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The Best and Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure

The Best and Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure

November 21st, 2017 Since taking over duties as the Detroit Red Wings' general manager in 1997 following their Stanley Cup championship, Ken Holland has been the main voice guiding Red Wings' player personnel decisions. Along with a braintrust that includes former general manager Jim...
Worst Trades in Red Wings History

Worst Trades in Red Wings History

May 16th, 2017 It’s going to be an offseason of change for the Detroit Red Wings. After a brutal, draft lottery-qualifying 2016-17 season, Ken Holland and the Red Wings will continue the rebuilding process through the draft, free agency, and trades. If you’re concerned about...
Vanek’s Trade Stock Rises

Vanek’s Trade Stock Rises

February 26th, 2017 The trade deadline is fast approaching, and a couple teams already have started to acquire depth for a playoff run or stock up on draft picks. The Detroit Red Wings were one of those teams, as they traded forward Tomas Jurco to the Chicago Blackhawks for a third-round pick...
Red Wings Bye Week Notes

Red Wings Bye Week Notes

February 25th, 2017 Finally, a break for the Detroit Red Wings. Unfortunately, it’s not the break fans were looking for – a string of wins and/or favorable calls. While the Red Wings are on break for their NHL-mandated bye week, the news about the team doesn’t stop. Trade...
5 Red Wings Most Likely to Be Traded

5 Red Wings Most Likely to Be Traded

February 23rd, 2017 This is uncharted territory for the Detroit Red Wings. After struggling for most of the season, the Red Wings had already backed themselves into a corner once the calendar turned to 2017. Now, with the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline looming, Detroit has all but solidified their...
Last Red Wings Trade with Each NHL Franchise

Last Red Wings Trade with Each NHL Franchise

February 14th, 2017 As the Detroit Red Wings and the rest of the NHL gear up for the 2017 Trade Deadline, fans everywhere are hoping their teams actually swing a deal for a change. Since opening night, NHL teams have only completed 11 trades involving 19 players. The Red Wings have yet to make...
Should Red Wings Trade Vanek Regardless?

Should Red Wings Trade Vanek Regardless?

February 9th, 2017 It’s likely that Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland will wait until the last minute to decide on his team’s trade deadline stance. This directly impacts winger Thomas Vanek, who has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Red Wings and is a highly coveted...
Red Wings for Sale at Deadline?

Red Wings for Sale at Deadline?

January 16th, 2017 Last week, The Hockey Writers' The Grind Line column discussed potential trades for the Detroit Red Wings as the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline nears. With an 18-19-6 record, it still has yet to be determined how the Red Wings will approach the deadline. If Detroit reels off a...
Assessing Red Wings' Offseason Acquisitions

Assessing Red Wings' Offseason Acquisitions

November 28th, 2016 When Pavel Datsyuk decided that he wanted to leave the Detroit Red Wings to finish his career in Russia, it handcuffed the team with his $7.5M cap hit for the 2016-17 season. General manager Ken Holland got creative and moved the Magic Man’s contract to the Arizona...
Red Wings’ Ken Holland in a Position to Overpay

Red Wings’ Ken Holland in a Position to Overpay

September 30th, 2016 TSN Insider Darren Dreger appeared on Ottawa’s TSN 1200 Wednesday, reporting that Ken Holland of the Detroit Red Wings spoke with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff during the summer regarding defenseman Jacob Trouba. “I know that Cheveldayoff received several...
Red Wings Offseason Recap

Red Wings Offseason Recap

August 1st, 2016 Now that August has rolled around, Detroit Red Wings hockey is in the near future. You can officially say training camp is next month. Red Wings prospects and players will soon gather in Traverse City to open the season. Preparing for the 2016-17 campaign has kept Red...
Red Wings In Salary Cap Trouble

Red Wings In Salary Cap Trouble

July 24th, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings are in a salary cap crunch. With important Restricted Free Agent's Petr Mrazek and Danny DeKeyser still unsigned, and with only $3.27 Million (per General Fanager ) in cap space, something's got to give. Let's say DeKeyser gets $3.5 Million per year...
The Grind Line: Free Agents

The Grind Line: Free Agents

July 11th, 2016 The more things change, the more they stay the same. No, it wasn't the splash Detroit Red Wings fans wanted from GM Ken Holland. The team's free agent acquisitions last Friday flew under the radar after Steven Stamkos decided to remain in Tampa Bay.  (Check out Tony's...
From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

June 14th, 2016 Later this month, international man of mystery Pavel Datsyuk will meet with Ken Holland and others on the Red Wings management team to discuss his future. The meeting was previously scheduled for Wednesday, but was postponed due to the funeral ceremonies for the late Gordie...
Red Wings Sign Czech Forward Nosek to Extension

Red Wings Sign Czech Forward Nosek to Extension

May 28th, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday that they have signed center Tomas Nosek to a two-year contract extension. It is reported to be a two-way contract for the 2016-17 season, and a one-way deal for 2017-18. The Red Wings first acquired Nosek, 23, as an undrafted...
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