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Can Bruins Capitalize on Oilers' Injury Trouble?
August 15th, 2018 Desperate times call for desperate measures. Desperate times could be exactly the phrase necessary to describe the situation the Edmonton Oilers are in following the news that defender Andrej Sekera would be out indefinitely with a torn Achilles tendon. With a defense...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Biggest Draft Regret
August 13th, 2018 The Red Wings scored big this past draft -- few can deny that -- but the Wings haven’t always had the most success in the draft. Since 2013, the Wings have made some incredible choices that are finding their place among the elite. Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha, and Tyler...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' 2018-19 Breakout Candidates
August 6th, 2018 With training camp next month and only Dylan Larkin to re-sign, the Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for the 2018-19 NHL season. After missing the playoffs the past two years, the franchise is hoping to return to their winning ways on the backs of their young...
Bruins Miss out on Skinner Trade
August 2nd, 2018 You win some and you lose some. When it comes to the Sabres acquiring Jeff Skinner from the Carolina Hurricanes, the Bruins appear to be losers in the deal in more ways than one. For starters, the Bruins missed out on a versatile forward who can produce upwards of 30...
Does Bruins' Success Hinge On Stanley Cup Win?
August 1st, 2018 Championship or bust. It's a term that's thrown around a lot in sports. With good reason, too, as the ultimate goal for every professional sports team, player and fan is the immortality that comes with being a champion. It's for that reason that so many teams push their...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Recipe for 2019 Playoffs
July 30th, 2018 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Jacob Messing, Tony Wolak and Rachel Anderson are the...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Additions, Cuts & Larkin
July 23rd, 2018 It’s been a busy summer for the Detroit Red Wings. But with Ken Holland steering the ship, their offseason checklist is almost complete. Make a splash at the draft – check. Bring in key veterans to help the kids develop – check. Re-sign their restricted free agents...
What's Next for Jannik Hansen?
July 22nd, 2018 We're deep into the summer, yet one of the greatest Danish hockey players of all time remains without a contract. Jannik Hansen should have more in the tank, but one sub-par season has demolished his value on the market. This begs the question, what's next for Jannik...
Should Islanders' Fans Temper Tavares Frustrations?
July 17th, 2018 It was bound to happen. Fans of the New York Islanders are already turning their backs on their former captain - criticizing him for leaving and heading home to Toronto to play for the his childhood Maple Leafs. Granted it’s not all Islanders’ fans, just a select few...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Top Power-Play Unit
July 16th, 2018 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Jacob Messing, Tony Wolak and Rachel Anderson are the...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Roster Chaos
July 9th, 2018 After a few questionable moves, it appears that the Detroit Red Wings are done adding players this summer. However, there’s still work to be done to finalize Detroit’s roster and become salary-cap compliant. As of now, Anthony Mantha and Dylan Larkin are in need of...
Off the Crossbar: Scotiabank ATM Fees Rise to $3,999.50 Per Use
July 2nd, 2018 * originally published in Sept. of 2017 In a coincidence of epic proportions, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) announced they’ve signed a 20-year, $800 million agreement to re-name their Bay St. venue ‘Scotiabank Arena’ on the same day that Scotiabank...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Most Impactful Signing
July 2nd, 2018 Following a highly profitable 2018 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings took another step in their organizational development with a successful start to the free agency period. Ken Holland inked a handful of quality players, both at the NHL and AHL level. In all, the Red...
