The Grind Line: Top Red Wings Highlight of the Year Tony Wolak | April 24, 2017 It wasn’t the prettiest season for the Detroit Red Wings. Defensive breakdowns, offensive inefficiencies, dumb penalties, and even own goals were commonplace for the once-dominant franchise. However, there were a…
The Grind Line: Holland’s Future in Detroit Brandon Peleshok | April 18, 2017 Roughly one week ago, Chris Ilitch – president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings Inc. – expressed 100 percent confidence in the Detroit Red Wings’ general manager, Ken Holland. He also…
Red Wings Final Grades, Pt. 3: Coaching Staff & Special Teams Tony Wolak | April 17, 2017 Now that the 2017 NHL Playoffs have begun, the postseason-less Detroit Red Wings have cleaned out their stalls and have held their year-end press conference. During his time at the podium,…
My First NHL Playoffs Without the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | April 13, 2017 My Detroit Red Wings will not be participating in the annual quest for the Stanley Cup this year, and, as a result, a variety of emotions are flowing through me…
Hockey Craic: Farewell To The Joe; Red; The Quiet Man And Bick The Hockey Writers | April 12, 2017 What Is Hockey Craic? In order to explain what Hockey Craic and this column will be about, I need to tell you what the Irish term Craic means. Here is…
Red Wings Final Grades, Part 2: Defense & Goalies Tony Wolak | April 12, 2017 It’s officially the offseason for the Detroit Red Wings. Locker room stalls have been cleaned out and tee times are starting to be booked in exotic locations. Meanwhile, 16 teams…
Joe Louis’ Final Game Features Disney Ending Tom Mitsos | April 11, 2017 Hollywood couldn’t have scripted a better ending for the Detroit Red Wings. On Sunday, the team played its final game at the 38-year-old Joe Louis Arena, as the Red Wings…
Red Wings Final Grades, Part 1: Forwards Tony Wolak | April 10, 2017 Now that the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are beginning, the Detroit Red Wings are sadly cleaning out their lockers for the summer. For the first time since 1990, Hockeytown will…
Holland Talks Blashill & Offseason Tony Wolak | April 6, 2017 In a recent interview, Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland shared a sneak peek of his offseason plans–an agenda which will start sooner than usual given the Red Wings’ first…
Witnessing Red Wings History? Cough It Up Tom Mitsos | April 6, 2017 If you’re looking to be a part of history this weekend for the final two Detroit Red Wings games at Joe Louis Arena, you’re going to have to pay a…
Svechnikov Makes Case for Red Wings Roster Spot Tom Mitsos | April 4, 2017 During the Detroit Red Wings’ 5-4 shootout win against the Ottawa Senators on Monday, Evgeny Svechnikov became the sixth player to make his NHL debut with the Red Wings this…
The Grind Line: Red Wings March Player of the Month Tony Wolak | April 3, 2017 It was a rough month for the Detroit Red Wings. But what else is new? After a 4-1 loss to Carolina on March 28 — Detroit’s third game in three…
