Improved Red Wings Will Face New Tougher Division Rivals in 2020-21 Ryan Guenter | December 21, 2020 Some folks claim that one of the key’s to life is having things to look forward, too. Hockey fans now have some clarity, and plenty to look forward to as…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Next Trophy Winners Patrick Brown | December 21, 2020 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 12 Days of Hockeymas: 4 Seasons Since Making the Playoffs Patrick Brown | December 21, 2020 The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Red Wings Have 3 Good Options if They Replace Blashill Ryan Guenter | December 20, 2020 Jeff Blashill’s first tenure as an NHL head coach has not exactly gone according to his plans or expectations before taking the job in June of 2015. He did earn…
Red Wings’ Darren Helm Brings Leadership and Trade Value Devin Little | December 19, 2020 Only two players remain with the Red Wings from their last Stanley Cup run in 2008. One of them, Valtteri Filppula, left the team in the summer of 2013 before…
Red Wings & Golden Knights: Mock Salary Cap Trade Tony Wolak | December 18, 2020 There are differing opinions on the Detroit Red Wings here at The Hockey Writers. Case in point, my colleague Patrick Brown can rationalize a 2021 postseason appearance. I cannot. Another…
Detroit Red Wings’ Newest Fan Favorite Peter Ploshehanski | December 17, 2020 When I was a little kid, growing up in Hamtramck, maybe seven years old, I wanted to be Brendan Shanahan. I mean, sure I wanted to play like him, of…
Red Wings News & Rumors: St. James, Zadina, Trades & More Devin Little | December 15, 2020 Another week has passed and news (and rumors) have started to pick up as the 2020-21 NHL season could be just a month away. Today, we’ve got a mailbag to…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Blue Jackets, Golden Knights, More Jim Parsons | December 15, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Vancouver Canucks might be pitching hard for defenseman Travis Hamonic. There’s one small problem, however. The Vegas Golden Knights might…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ First Line Expectations Devin Little | December 14, 2020 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’ Håkan Andersson – From Fishing Guide to Scouting Guru Ryan Guenter | December 13, 2020 A young Håkan Andersson was guiding fishing tours in the Baltic and North Seas during his early twenties. His own playing career had finished before it got started after suffering…
Red Wings Need to Start Thinking Defense for the 2020-21 Draft Peter Ploshehanski | December 13, 2020 It’s never too early to start talking about the upcoming NHL draft, is it? I personally do not think so. Beginning on June 21, 2021, it is my absolute favorite…