Red Wings: Hidden Value in Recent Contract Extensions Tony Wolak | March 14, 2023 In the last few weeks, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has dished out three contract extensions, including: In doing so, Yzerman checked off a few important items from…
Red Wings’ Bertuzzi Desperately Needs a Big February Tony Wolak | February 6, 2023 February is going to be a critical month for Tyler Bertuzzi and the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old forward has only played 17 games thus far and is scheduled to…
Red Wings’ Larkin & Bertuzzi Represent Best & Worst Cases in Contract Talks Tony Wolak | January 30, 2023 It’s said that timing is everything, and that’s certainly the case for Detroit Red Wings forwards Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi as they await their next contracts. The two forwards…
Red Wings Solidifying Themselves as Trade Deadline Sellers Tony Wolak | January 10, 2023 It took longer than most years, but we’ve finally reached the point where we can say—with confidence—that the Detroit Red Wings should be sellers at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline.…
Red Wings’ Lineup Set to Evolve with Key Players Returning Tony Wolak | January 5, 2023 Over the next couple weeks, the Detroit Red Wings stand to welcome back several forwards from lengthy absences. Robby Fabbri, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Filip Zadina are set to return and…
Red Wings Would Be Crazy to Trade Dylan Larkin Tony Wolak | October 21, 2022 Earlier this week, I suggested that the Detroit Red Wings should consider the trade market as a way to maximize the value of their depth. One player who shouldn’t be…
Red Wings’ 2022-23 Salary Cap Outlook Tony Wolak | October 10, 2022 Last season, the Detroit Red Wings were among the league leaders in salary cap space. General manager Steve Yzerman had been frugal since joining the organization, opting to only sign…
Projecting Tyler Bertuzzi’s New Red Wings Contract Tony Wolak | September 21, 2022 While a contract extension for Dylan Larkin may be the top priority for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, Tyler Bertuzzi’s new deal isn’t far behind. Related: Projecting Dylan…
Projecting Dylan Larkin’s New Red Wings Contract Tony Wolak | September 19, 2022 The offseason may be over, but Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman still has two high priority tasks on his plate: contract extensions for Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi.…
Red Wings Rebuild: Contend or Continue Tear Down? Tony Wolak | May 23, 2022 Heading into the 2022 offseason, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at a crossroad. They seem to be emerging from their rebuild with a competitive roster, but are not yet…
Red Wings’ Front Office Shake-Up Offers New Opportunities Devin Little | February 4, 2022 Good organizations breed good people. You see examples of that in every industry, but especially in sports. Mere days after a certain Original Six franchise came under fire yet again,…
Red Wings Bring Nicklas Lidstrom Home as Vice President of Hockey Operations Tony Wolak | January 11, 2022 On Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings announced that Hall-of-Fame defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom was coming home to Hockeytown. Now more than a decade after he retired, Lidstrom is set to…