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…
Behind Hockey Operations: An Exclusive Interview With Mark Howe Michael Pityk | March 25, 2016 On March 23rd I was joined by Mark Howe in an exclusive interview. Mark Howe is a former professional hockey player from 1973-1995. He played left-wing from 73-79, defense from 79-95…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Abel’s Hunch Works for Wings Rick Cole | March 24, 2016 Hank Bassen’s stellar goaltending lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers last night. Bassen was only in the Wings net thanks to a…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Home Sweet Home for Red Wings Rick Cole | March 18, 2016 Some home cooking was just tonic the Detroit Red Wings needed. Returning to their home rink, the Olympia, after a disastrous road trip, the Wings disposed of the Boston Bruins…
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…
Anthony Mantha Reaching Potential in Second Pro Year Colin Fitts | March 14, 2016 In the case of Detroit Red Wings prospect Anthony Mantha, it is amazing the difference a year makes. At the conclusion of last season, Red Wings senior vice-president and alternate…
The Grind Line: 3 Improvements the Detroit Red Wings Need for Playoff Push Jacob Messing | March 14, 2016 Last week, The Grind Line discussed the Red Wings’ potential first-round playoff opponents. Perhaps we got a little ahead of ourselves, as the team still has quite a bit of…
Niklas Kronwall Injured Saturday, Leaves Game Dustin L. Nelson | March 12, 2016 Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall has only been back in the lineup for seven games since being sidelined with a knee injury. In Saturday’s matinee against the New York…
Dan Renouf Signs ELC With Detroit Dustin L. Nelson | March 10, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings have signed free agent defenseman Dan Renouf out of the University of Maine to a two-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Thursday. This season he put…
Maple Leafs Hosting Red Wings in Centennial Classic Michael Straw | March 9, 2016 Toronto is getting its outdoor game next season after all. The NHL has announced that the Toronto Maple Leafs will play host to the Detroit Red Wings in the first-ever…