The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Top Line Jacob Messing | June 4, 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…
Red Wings at the World Championship Jacob Messing | May 16, 2018 After the seven-game preliminary round, let’s check in on the seven Detroit Red Wings representatives at the 2018 IIHF World Championship. Those seven reps include six players over four teams,…
Red Wings Final Grades – Forwards Tony Wolak | April 16, 2018 With the 2017-18 NHL season over, it’s time for the Detroit Red Wings to evaluate their performance and make roster decisions heading into the 2018 NHL Draft and free agency.…
Dylan Larkin: A Tale of Four Seasons Jacob Messing | April 10, 2018 Dylan Larkin has been a different player in each of his first three NHL seasons, but his promising play this year could spark a breakout the Detroit Red Wings drastically…
The Grind Line: 5 Reasons for Red Wings Optimism Tony Wolak | April 9, 2018 With the 2017-18 season in the books, the Detroit Red Wings will once again head into the offseason without a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup. This marks the…
Red Wings Next 30-Goal Scorer? Jacob Messing | March 17, 2018 Pending a late-season surge, the Detroit Red Wings will once again find themselves without a 30-goal scorer. It will be the organization’s ninth consecutive season without having a single player…
Red Wings Nyquist & Tatar Are Expendable Griffin Schroeder | February 11, 2018 Gustav Nyquist and Tomas Tatar had unfair, albeit natural expectations as they rose to the Detroit Red Wings. Both of them were drafted outside the first round, spent years over-ripening…
5 Young NHL Stars Set to Swim In Cash Brett Slawson | February 9, 2018 The National Hockey League is known for its speed, skill, and intensity. And, now more than ever, the NHL is also known for its elite young talent which has come…
Dylan Larkin Needs Some Help Jacob Messing | January 22, 2018 Dylan Larkin has taken a huge step forward from a drastic sophomore slump last season, but with the right linemates, he could be doing more. Larkin has grown in nearly…
State of the Red Wings Rebuild Tony Wolak | January 15, 2018 As we approach the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline, the Detroit Red Wings once again find themselves trending toward the “sellers” designation. A wild-card spot is in reach, but the organization…
There’s Nothing Wrong with Anthony Mantha Griffin Schroeder | December 19, 2017 This was going to be a different season for Anthony Mantha. In 2016-17, the now-23-year-old winger was on his way to becoming an elite cornerstone for the Detroit Red Wings.…
Red Wings Facing Worse Cap Situation Next Summer Tony Wolak | November 24, 2017 If you think the Detroit Red Wings were in a bad spot this offseason with regard to their salary cap issues, just wait until next summer. The 2018 offseason is…