90 in 90: Top 90 Red Wings of All-Time (#41-50) Tony Wolak | September 14, 2016 We’ve reached the halfway mark in the countdown of the 90 greatest Detroit Red Wings players of all-time. Related: 90 in 90: Top 90 Red Wings of All-Time (#81-90) Related:…
Wings at the World Cup: Nielsen, Tatar and Vanek Craig Peterson | September 14, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings are sending seven players to compete in the eight-team 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. The series “Wings at the World Cup” will feature each…
Henrik Zetterberg Expects to Be Healthy to Start Season Dustin L. Nelson | September 12, 2016 Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg bowed out of the 2016 World Cup (after he was named captain of Sweden) saying that he didn’t believe he was healthy enough to…
Wings at the World Cup – Abdelkader and Larkin Craig Peterson | September 12, 2016 The Red Wings are sending seven players to compete in the eight-team 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. The series ‘Wings at World Cup’ will feature each of those…
The Grind Line: Dylan Larkin’s Potential Red Wings Linemates Tony Wolak | September 12, 2016 Wouldn’t it be nice if the Detroit Red Wings could feature prized, rising sophomore Dylan Larkin on a line with his two Team North America linemates, Nathan MacKinnon and Ryan…
Red Wings Announce Traverse City Roster Dustin L. Nelson | September 9, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings have announced their roster for the 2016 Traverse City Prospects Tournament, which they will host in Traverse City, Michigan. There, they will battle for the Matthew…
Saskatoon to Honor Gordie Howe With “Thank You, Mr. Hockey Day” Steven DiOssi | September 8, 2016 The city of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Blades have proclaimed Sept. 25, “Thank You, Mr. Hockey Day” — a day the town will honor hockey legend, Gordie Howe. The hockey…
Detroit Red Wings 2016-17 Season Preview Tony Wolak | September 7, 2016 Following Mike Babcock’s departure, Hockeytown had high hopes for Jeff Blashill’s first season as the Detroit Red Wings coach. The former Grand Rapids Griffins coach already had experience working with…
The Grind Line: Recent Injuries Could Benefit Several Red Wings Brandon Peleshok | September 6, 2016 Heading into the 2016-17 season, the Detroit Red Wings lineup appears crowded, especially up front. Ken Holland made several moves over the summer to bolster the team’s group of forwards,…
Book Review: Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey Tony Wolak | September 1, 2016 This summer, Triumph Books offered The Hockey Writers the opportunity to review their recently published book, Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey. And having just reached my one-year anniversary with…
The Detroit Red Wings Have a Surplus of 20-Goal Guys Jacob Messing | August 31, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings struggled offensively last season. They finished 23rd among all teams in goals-for and became the only team with a negative goal differential to see the postseason.…
Dylan Larkin’s Next Contract Will Cost the Red Wings Tony Wolak | August 30, 2016 It may be a few seasons away, but the Detroit Red Wings should start thinking about budding superstar Dylan Larkin’s next contract now and plan accordingly. This summer, Sean Monahan…