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Red Wings News & Rumors: Ryan, COVID, Markstrom & More
January 15th, 2021 Let's start off this week's news column with a quick recap of the Red Wings' season opener. They faced-off against the Carolina Hurricanes, a new division rival under the newly formed Central Division, and the results weren't pretty. The Wings lost 3-0, with the third goal coming from an empty net tally. They were outshot by 43-14, and...
Red Wings' Training Camp Highlighted By Newcomers and Misfortune
January 8th, 2021 We are now a week into training camp as the Detroit Red Wings prepare themselves for a shortened 2020-21 season. With the promise of a clean slate, both the players and coaches seem eager to put their best foot forward to begin this season - and who can blame them? If you don't know the story of the Red Wings' 2019-20 season by now,...
Ducks' 5 Best Single-Game Rookie Performances
December 20th, 2020 This upcoming season, the Anaheim Ducks will be deploying numerous young players on a game-to-game basis. While general manager Bob Murray remains firm in his assertion that the team is capable of making the playoffs in 2021, the injection of more youth into the lineup should be the top priority. According to the Hockey Operations...
Detroit Red Wings' Newest Fan Favorite
December 17th, 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 course, but I wanted to BE him. I don't know what it was about him to this day. He looked big and strong, the number 14 looked cool on the back of his jersey, and when I asked my dad what...
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Canadiens, Lightning, More
November 13th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Carolina Hurricanes will look to get an extension done with Dougie Hamilton as soon as possible. Meanwhile, forward Bobby Ryan detailed why he chose the Detroit Red Wings in free agency and could a former Montreal Canadiens forward return to the NHL? If he does, it won't be as a...
Bobby Ryan's Surprise Path to the Red Wings Creates Optimism
October 27th, 2020 The road to the Detroit Red Wings has been a long, winding one for Bobby Ryan. Though his career has had its ups and downs, a surprise move by the Ottawa Senators in late September to buy out the remaining two years of his contract immediately caught the eye of Detroit general manager Steve Yzerman. One 45-minute conversation later,...
Senators' 3 Worst Contracts Ever
October 23rd, 2020 The Ottawa Senators have not been known to spend large amounts of cash in free agency. Unfortunately, the franchise has made mistakes when it comes to the re-signing of certain players. In managing contracts, the salary cap is paramount. These contracts handicapped the Senators for years, and some are still having repercussions. These...
Red Wings Revamp Roster, Address Key Concerns
October 12th, 2020 Before the offseason kicked off, the Detroit Red Wings were faced with four key questions. Through free agency and internal roster management, general manager Steve Yzerman was able to resolve those major concerns, putting the Red Wings in a great spot heading into the 2020-21 season. In all, Yzerman signed eight players to...
Red Wings Sign Bobby Ryan to 1-Year Deal
October 9th, 2020 The Detroit Red Wings signed winger Bobby Ryan to a one-year, $1 million deal at the open of free agency. https://twitter.com/CraigCustance/status/1314599420101615616 The 33-year-old has the distinction of being the first player chosen after Sidney Crosby in the 2005 Entry Draft. Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks, he spent...
Jankowski's Departure Makes Room For Growth on the Flames' Roster
October 8th, 2020 In what should be a busy week for Calgary Flames' general manager Brad Treliving, the team announced on Wednesday that it had made qualifying offers to four players. Those four players were forwards Glenn Gawdin and Andrew Mangiapane, defenseman Oliver Kylington, and goalie Tyler Parsons. Related: Top 3 All-Time Flames...
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Oilers, Plus Hall, Duclair, More
October 8th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Vancouver Canucks haven't given up on goaltender Jacob Markstrom while in Washington, the Capitals are believed to be the favorites to land a different veteran netminder. The Edmonton Oilers are believed to have eyes on a couple of names and both Taylor Hall and Anthony Duclair and...
Flyers: The Idea of Signing Bobby Ryan
October 3rd, 2020 Last week, the Ottawa Senators announced they would buy out the remainder of winger Bobby Ryan's contract, a move that has received its share of criticism. He is now an unrestricted free agent. Related: Flyers SHowdown - Lindros vs. Clarke In a recent interview, Ryan mentioned that joining the Philadelphia Flyers was "very high"...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, More
October 1st, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Edmonton Oilers and their blue line situation. In Calgary, it appears the team is ready to trade for a goaltender and give up a solid defender in the process. One recent pending unrestricted free agent notes he'd like to become a Philadelphia Flyers forward and the Toronto Maple Leafs...
