Red Wings Goalies of the (Distant) Future Tony Wolak | May 16, 2018 When the Detroit Red Wings traded Petr Mrazek, the organization said goodbye to the player who was once deemed its goaltender of the future. The former fifth-round draft pick had…
Red Wings Roster: Room for Svechnikov? Tony Wolak | May 14, 2018 For prized Detroit Red Wings prospect Evgeny Svechnikov, a stroke of good fortune would certainly be appreciated. Making next year’s Red Wings team out of training camp could be just…
Rasmussen’s 2018-19 Red Wings Role Tony Wolak | May 1, 2018 When NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly revealed that the Detroit Red Wings would be picking sixth in the upcoming 2018 NHL Draft, Michael Rasmussen’s role for next year became a…
Red Wings Next 30-Goal Scorer? Jacob Messing | March 17, 2018 Pending a late-season surge, the Detroit Red Wings will once again find themselves without a 30-goal scorer. It will be the organization’s ninth consecutive season without having a single player…
Red Wings & Svechnikov: Patience Is Required Tony Wolak | March 16, 2018 As the 2017-18 season winds down, the Detroit Red Wings have the opportunity to prepare for next year with their season essentially over. Playoffs are still possible—the team certainly knows…
Red Wings Pipeline Notes: 7 Promising Prospects Tony Wolak | March 5, 2018 With the 2018 NHL trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, the focus of the Detroit Red Wings turns to developing their prospects as part of the rebuild. Player development is…
Filip Hronek: Future Red Wings Defenseman Jacob Messing | February 12, 2018 Detroit Red Wings prospect Filip Hronek has had an impressive rookie season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins and should earn an NHL call-up for the Red Wings’ down the…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Rebuild & Prospects Tony Wolak | February 12, 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…
Red Wings Prospects Headed for the Playoffs Jacob Messing | February 8, 2018 Three Detroit Red Wings prospects from the 2016 draft were hot commodities during junior hockey trade deadlines last month, which could be a big step in the organization’s rebuild. Heading…
Svechnikov Turning Griffins Around Jacob Messing | January 30, 2018 The play of Red Wings prospect Evgeny Svechnikov has helped the defending Calder Cup champion Grand Rapids Griffins turn the season around in recent weeks. On the heels of a…
Hicketts Makes ‘Big’ Debut with Red Wings Jacob Messing | January 23, 2018 Joe Hicketts made his NHL debut for the Detroit Red Wings, Monday night, in a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. If the 5-foot-8, 181-pound defender had any pregame…
State of the Red Wings Rebuild Tony Wolak | January 15, 2018 As we approach the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline, the Detroit Red Wings once again find themselves trending toward the “sellers” designation. A wild-card spot is in reach, but the organization…