Posts About "Dylan Larkin"
Do the Red Wings Have a No. 1 Center in Larkin?
November 15th, 2018 Just like Eminem’s albums, the Detroit Red Wings have gone through phases. The last few years have been the “Relapse” chapter considering their struggles and attempts to right the sinking ship. This year—with their youth starting to take over—could be the beginning of their “Recovery” period. Before they...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Ideal Lines
October 29th, 2018 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 column about the Detroit Red Wings. Jacob Messing, Tony Wolak, and Rachel Anderson are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red...
Red Wings 5 Games in and Needing Evaluation
October 14th, 2018 The first five games of coach Jeff Blashill’s contractual year have gone poorly with a 0-3-2 record to start the Detroit Red Wings’ 2018-19 season. Five games aren't enough for a significant storyline—for any team—but since day one, Blashill has indicated he would evaluate his team in five-game stints. He explained that such...
Red Wings' Mantha Learning to Use His Size
October 12th, 2018 Anthony Mantha has dealt with high expectations since being drafted in 2013, while fans are quick to point out flaws and inconsistency, they need to stay patient with the 24-year-old. There were instantly high expectations for Mantha after he was selected 20th overall by the Detroit Red Wings five years ago and what brought...
Predicting Red Wings Stat Leaders for 2018-19
October 4th, 2018 The new season is officially here and the Detroit Red Wings enter the campaign with players old and new looking to make their mark with the team. You’d be hard-pressed to find an analyst—or fan for that matter—that won’t say this is Dylan Larkin’s team with the “retirement” of captain Henrik Zetterberg. Behind Larkin sit...
5 Keys to Red Wings 2018-19 Success
September 20th, 2018 In my last article, I asked what would constitute a successful season for the Detroit Red Wings, winning or a high draft pick? It’s a fair question. What matters most to the franchise and its fanbase? Winning helps build a culture for the Red Wings' young players but takes the team out of the running for an impact player at the...
