Posts tagged with "Anthony Mantha"
Wennberg Deal a Comparable for Red Wings, Larkin & Mantha
September 6th, 2017 Now that the ink is dry, the Detroit Red Wings should take note of the contract that was recently agreed to between the Columbus Blue Jackets and budding star Alexander Wennberg. Why? Because Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha will need new deals next offseason, and they’re both due for a hefty raise. Last week, I dove into how Larkin,...
Red Wings Should Start Fast-Tracking Prospects
September 2nd, 2017 It all came crashing down for the Detroit Red Wings in 2016-17. The team missed the NHL's postseason for the first time in 26 years, Pavel Datsyuk walked away from his contract to play out the remainder of his career in Russia, and Hockeytown mourned the loss of two of its most iconic figures, Gordie Howe and Mike Ilitch. As the Wings...
Red Wings Facing Worse Cap Situation Next Summer
August 28th, 2017 If you think the Detroit Red Wings are in a bad spot this offseason with regard to their salary cap issues, just wait until next summer. The 2018 offseason is setting up to be the worst yet for Ken Holland and the Red Wings. Detroit’s present situation is not enviable. Andreas Athanasiou and Robbie Russo remain unsigned as training...
Detroit Red Wings Roster Predictions 2017-18
August 21st, 2017 Detroit Red Wings hockey is right around the corner. If you’re an optimist, it’s about time to get excited. If not, then at least you can seek solace knowing that the annual prospects tournament begins Sept. 8. Red Wings training camp is set to open the following week, with preseason games starting soon after. Finally, the...
NHL's Top 5 Breakout Candidates for 2017-18
August 15th, 2017 Each year, a small group of individuals take a giant leap towards stardom in the NHL. While top tier prospects like Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine are able to have an immediate impact upon arriving in the league, many players take upwards of three years before establishing their true mark on the NHL. The 2016-17 edition of the...
Red Wings Hopes Lie on Trio of Youngsters
August 6th, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings were not a subpar team last year. They were worse. The team's 33-36-13, 79-point effort signified the end of a connection to the last quarter-century of Red Wing history that saw four Stanley Cups, six conference championships and six Presidents' trophies along with many other accolades and countless...
