Posts tagged with "Dylan Larkin"
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...
The Grind Line: Predicting the Next Red Wings Captain
August 28th, 2017 In the past two summers, the losses for the Detroit Red Wings as a team and franchise have been significant on and off the ice. First, in April of 2016, it was Pavel Datsyuk leaving one year before his contract expired to go to Russia to play for SKA St. Petersburg, effectively retiring from the NHL. Two months later, Gordie Howe...
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...
Can Rasmussen Crack Red Wings' Roster?
August 7th, 2017 Michael Rasmussen, the Detroit Red Wings' 2017 first-round draft pick, has officially signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team. Rasmussen, Detroit's second-highest draft pick since selecting Keith Primeau third overall in 1990, has been a controversial topic in Hockeytown, to say the least. When Ken Holland and company...
