Red Wings Prospects
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Most Promising Goaltending Prospects
December 3rd, 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. Rachel Anderson, Jacob Messing, and Tony Wolak are the...
Red Wings Prospect Givani Smith is Proving He Belongs
November 30th, 2018 Admittedly, I was one of the naysayers when I first watched the Detroit Red Wings prospect, Givani Smith. Smith was drafted in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft 46th overall and subsequently invited to the annual NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan....
Filip Zadina Is Debunking AHL Misconceptions
November 23rd, 2018 It was a surprise when Detroit Red Wings management made the call to send Filip Zadina to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Though it may have been upsetting to the youngster and confusing to fans, it is shaping up to be the right decision for him. A common...
Red Wings' Top 10 Prospects: Impressive Early Returns
November 13th, 2018 For the first time in what seems like decades, there is genuine excitement about the Detroit Red Wings’ prospect pipeline. After years of dealing early-round draft picks to bolster the team for a playoff run, general manager Ken Holland changed course and...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Prospects' Hot Starts
November 5th, 2018 Not much has gone right for the Detroit Red Wings this season. However, some of their prospects have kicked off the 2018-19 campaign with a bang. We’ve already seen Dennis Cholowski take charge of Detroit’s power play plus Michael Rasmussen stick with the team now...
Turner Elson & Matt Puempel: Griffins' Power Forward Duo
October 31st, 2018 Turner Elson and Matt Puempel are a threatening force for the Grand Rapids Griffins. As entertaining as they are talented, they seem to have found their niche on the same line. Both skaters are considered veterans in the league. They both have been a part of the AHL for six...
Griffins Impact Players Ready to Hit Home Ice
October 12th, 2018 The Grand Rapids Griffins, who have a season-opening road record of 14-6-2-0, dropped their first two regular season games. In their first game, a 3-1 loss to the Texas Stars, the Griffins struggled to control the puck and find a rhythm. Their inability to score resulted in...
The Grind Line: Is Zadina Better off in Grand Rapids?
October 8th, 2018 Recently, the Detroit Red Wings' staff made the decision to send the highly-touted Filip Zadina to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. Not so surprisingly, this move caused a ripple effect of dissatisfaction among Red Wings fans. Many claimed...
Sulak Attack - Red Wings Towering Blueliner
October 5th, 2018 The Detroit Red Wings blueline has been a question mark for some time. Thankfully, the end is near in terms of finding the right fit for the team’s development plan. In addition to the existing talent of Joe Hicketts, Filip Hronek and Dennis Cholowski, the Red Wings have...
Red Wings 2018-19 Season Is All About the Kids
October 3rd, 2018 As the Detroit Red Wings prepare for opening night on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, there's a different theme about this upcoming season in Detroit. Look no further than at center ice, where for the first time since the 1990s, the Wings logo will be featured...
Svechnikov Is Red Wings Roster Ready
September 29th, 2018 Evgeny Svechnikov was one of the Detroit Red Wings' brightest prospects following his draft selection in 2015. Chosen 19th overall, it looked as if the Red Wings were going to revive the Russian brilliance of the 90’s. Svechnikov was signed to a three-year entry deal with...
The Red Wings Next Generation of Z
September 27th, 2018 The 2018 offseason has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Detroit Red Wings fans. On the evening of June 22, tensions were high for a fanbase hungry for a game-changing prospect. With Rasmus Dahlin and Andrei Svechnikov locked in for the first two picks, the Montreal...
Joe Hicketts Should Take Mike Green's Place
September 27th, 2018 Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Green has recently been diagnosed with a liver-attacking illness, sidelining him indefinitely. The Red Wings have more spots than ever needing to be filled, and young stars are making convincing cases throughout the preseason. Filip Hronek,...
