Red Wings Management
Ken Holland's Red Wings Rebuild Is Rolling
March 1st, 2018 Since the Detroit Red Wings declared themselves as sellers prior to the 2017 NHL trade deadline, general manager Ken Holland has generally done a good job of guiding the franchise through a “rebuild on the fly.” Good enough to warrant a contract extension for the...
Don't Expect These Red Wings to be Moved
January 31st, 2018 For the Detroit Red Wings, the 2018 NHL trade deadline represents yet another opportunity to build on their rebuild. Like last year, general manager Ken Holland will attempt to sell off veterans and rentals for prospects and picks. For fans, the deadline also represents...
The Grind Line: Other Red Wings on the Trading Block?
January 29th, 2018 With the 2018 NHL trade deadline less than one month away, it looks like the Detroit Red Wings will be open for business as sellers once again. General manager Ken Holland will likely follow the same strategy as he did last year: Stockpile draft picks and prospects while...
Red Wings History: First Salary Cap Team
January 24th, 2018 Back when the NHL salary cap was first implemented, general manager Ken Holland and the Detroit Red Wings were faced with a constraint they had never dealt with before: spending limits. In the years leading up to the 2004-05 NHL lockout, the Red Wings consistently ranked...
Ken Holland Needs This 2018 Game Plan
January 8th, 2018 If it hasn’t already been determined, the long-term partnership between Ken Holland and the Detroit Red Wings is likely headed toward an impasse. Detroit’s long-time general manager is in the last year of his contract and extension talks have yet to surface. Further,...
2018 Will Define the Detroit Red Wings Future
January 3rd, 2018 Make no mistake about it, 2017 was not kind to the Detroit Red Wings. Out of 84 regular season games from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, the team won just 32 of them. They finished fifth-worst in that regard, posting just three more wins than the Colorado Avalanche,...
Red Wings Need More Offense from Their Defense
January 1st, 2018 It’s been a common theme over the past few years: the Detroit Red Wings are not getting enough offense from their defensemen. If their defensemen could contribute more to the offensive side of the game, it’s possible that Detroit would be in better position for a return...Red Wings Trade Partners for Mike Green
December 19th, 2017 It appears that the Detroit Red Wings and Mike Green will be parting ways in the near future. The defenseman is in the last year of his contract and is a coveted asset. His present organization is on the outside of the playoff picture and is looking to rebuild. Given the...
How the Red Wings Should Proceed with Mrazek
December 15th, 2017 Considering the fact that the Detroit Red Wings need to re-sign Anthony Mantha, Dylan Larkin, and Andreas Athanasiou this coming offseason, agreeing to a new contract with fellow pending restricted free agent Petr Mrazek seems like an afterthought. However, the goaltender...Red Wings Must Decide on Mrazek's Future
December 11th, 2017 Though you haven’t seen him in net much for the Detroit Red Wings this season, Petr Mrazek is a key player in the immediate future of the organization. His impact could either accelerate the rebuilding process or set the Red Wings back, depending on what they do with the...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Holiday Wish List
December 5th, 2017 Let's start with the obvious for the Detroit Red Wings: there’s a lot to be desired after their pitiful 10-1 loss over the weekend to the average-at-best Montreal Canadiens. Just about every facet of the team failed during that Saturday night matchup. The flip side of...Detroit Red Wings Are at a Crossroads
December 4th, 2017 The numbers are carved into the psyche of the 2017-18 Detroit Red Wings. Their record in their last seven games is 0-4-3. They've been outscored 36-14 during the slide. The final score from their last performance was 10-1. Surrounded by over 20,000 spectators that...
Red Wings Facing Worse Cap Situation Next Summer
November 24th, 2017 If you think the Detroit Red Wings were in a bad spot this offseason with regard to their salary cap issues, just wait until next summer. The 2018 offseason is setting up to be the worst yet for Ken Holland and the Red Wings. Detroit’s present situation is not...
