Red Wings Don’t Need a Superstar to Win Tony Wolak | October 4, 2023 A common critique of the Detroit Red Wings is that they lack star power. Without truly elite talent, they are not adequately set up to compete and succeed. This isn’t…
Red Wings: What Is the “Yzerplan” Exactly & How Is It Progressing? Tony Wolak | July 10, 2023 In the public sphere, the Detroit Red Wings’ rebuilding strategy under Steve Yzerman is commonly referred to as the Yzerplan. Trust and belief in it is a sign of patriotism…
Red Wings Notebook: The Need for Trades, Top Prospects & More Tony Wolak | June 14, 2023 As we approach the 2023 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings stand to be a busy team. In addition to their final scouting meetings, the team needs to prepare for…
Analyzing the Red Wings’ Organizational Depth Heading Into 2023-24 Tony Wolak | May 1, 2023 Before Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings make any offseason moves, it’s important to take a step back and examine the organization’s depth. Doing so will illuminate strengths and…
Red Wings Face Critical Decision Heading Into the Offseason Tony Wolak | April 3, 2023 As the 2022-23 season winds down, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at a crossroad. Detroit either held or was within striking distance of a playoff spot for most of…
Red Wings Can Learn Valuable Lessons From the Lions, Tigers & Pistons Tony Wolak | March 28, 2023 Believe it or not, the Detroit Red Wings can learn something from the other professional sports teams that call the Motor City home. Certain themes and strategies transcend individual sports…
Red Wings: Hidden Value in Recent Contract Extensions Tony Wolak | March 14, 2023 In the last few weeks, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has dished out three contract extensions, including: In doing so, Yzerman checked off a few important items from…
Red Wings’ Bertuzzi Desperately Needs a Big February Tony Wolak | February 6, 2023 February is going to be a critical month for Tyler Bertuzzi and the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old forward has only played 17 games thus far and is scheduled to…
Red Wings’ Larkin & Bertuzzi Represent Best & Worst Cases in Contract Talks Tony Wolak | January 30, 2023 It’s said that timing is everything, and that’s certainly the case for Detroit Red Wings forwards Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi as they await their next contracts. The two forwards…
Red Wings Solidifying Themselves as Trade Deadline Sellers Tony Wolak | January 10, 2023 It took longer than most years, but we’ve finally reached the point where we can say—with confidence—that the Detroit Red Wings should be sellers at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline.…
Red Wings’ Lineup Set to Evolve with Key Players Returning Tony Wolak | January 5, 2023 Over the next couple weeks, the Detroit Red Wings stand to welcome back several forwards from lengthy absences. Robby Fabbri, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Filip Zadina are set to return and…
Red Wings Would Be Crazy to Trade Dylan Larkin Tony Wolak | October 21, 2022 Earlier this week, I suggested that the Detroit Red Wings should consider the trade market as a way to maximize the value of their depth. One player who shouldn’t be…