25 Reasons Detroit Red Wings Fans Should be Optimistic Tony Wolak | April 28, 2016 Now that the Detroit Red Wings have been eliminated from the playoffs and Pavel Datsyuk has likely played his last game in Detroit, Red Wings fans have reason to feel…
Playoffs’ Starting Goalies Show Draft Rankings Don’t Matter Tony Wolak | April 25, 2016 Goalies: Where Rankings are Made up and Draft Slots Don’t Matter With Ben Bishop, Matt Murray, and Martin Jones already leading their teams to first round victories, the playoffs have…
5 Early Conn Smythe Favorites Tony Wolak | April 23, 2016 Which first round game breakers have been most valuable to their team in the playoffs? Almost two weeks into the playoffs, we have seen a few players stand out among…
Detroit Red Wings as Marvel Characters Tony Wolak | April 11, 2016 It’s time for some fun after a stressful Detroit Red Wings season. Now that the Detroit Red Wings have clinched a playoff berth for the 25th consecutive season, Red Wings…
The Grind Line: Top Pavel Datsyuk Red Wings Moment Tony Wolak | April 11, 2016 On Sunday, Detroit Free Press’ Mitch Albom announced in a detailed article that the rumors are true: Pavel Datsyuk will retire from the Detroit Red Wings following this year’s playoffs.…
Goaltenders to Use Player Sticks in 2016-17 Tony Wolak | April 8, 2016 The NHL continues to downsize goaltenders’ equipment in an attempt to boost scoring. It’s no secret that the NHL wants more goals. Since the 2005 Lockout, goaltenders’ pads have decreased…
Detroit Red Wings: Returning to a Puck Possession Team Tony Wolak | April 5, 2016 As the Detroit Red Wings approach the end of the 2015-16 NHL season, they sit in third place in the Atlantic Division with 91 points—one ahead of rival Boston. And with…
Detroit Red Wings No Longer a Puck Possession Team Tony Wolak | March 30, 2016 Since Scotty Bowman took over as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings in 1993, the puck possession game has been the Red Wings’ clear identity. Even when Dave Lewis…
Zetterberg’s Ice Time Should be Decreased Tony Wolak | March 28, 2016 Limiting Henrik Zetterberg’s ice time could actually generate more offense for the Detroit Red Wings. Every top level of beer league hockey has that one player who used to be…
The Greatest Detroit Red Wings Team Not to Win the Stanley Cup Tony Wolak | March 15, 2016 This season, the Washington Capitals are dominating the NHL, putting up 49 wins in their first 68 games. They still have a chance to match or break the record for…
Red Wings’ Anthony Mantha to Debut Tuesday Tony Wolak | March 14, 2016 Earlier today, the Detroit Red Wings recalled top prospect Anthony Mantha from Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League (AHL). Per MLive.com’s Ansar Khan, the former QMJHL standout will make…
Detroit Red Wings: What’s Wrong with Petr Mrazek Tony Wolak | March 8, 2016 This season, Petr Mrazek has taken over the starting goaltender job for the Detroit Red Wings and has shown flashes of Vezina-worthy brilliance in the process. In doing so, he’s…
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