Posts About "Evgeny Svechnikov"
Red Wings' Svechnikov Shines as His Time Runs Out
February 19th, 2020 A little over 20 games remain for both the Detroit Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins. As the Red Wings screech toward the finish line as one of the worst teams — if not the worst team — in the salary cap era, one of the only arguments for actually watching them at this point is to get a glimpse at the future. We’ve gotten...
AHL Central News: Ground Gained & Relocation
February 11th, 2020 Last week was an eventful one in the American Hockey League's Central Division, both on and off the ice. On the ice, the gap between the top two teams was made tighter. Off it, the division will lose a team to relocation at the season's end. Admirals Have Rare Off Week The Milwaukee Admirals (33-9-4-3) have been the class of the...
Red Wings' Overlooked Prospects
February 4th, 2020 Following each draft season, naturally, there is a greater level of anticipation for the draftees. All eyes are on the anticipated success of the starry-eyed selections while players from seasons prior to fade into the background. Though more often than not, it’s unintentional. For the Detroit Red Wings, they have several...
The Grind Line: Detroit Red Wings Reasons for Positivity
December 11th, 2019 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. Rachel Anderson, Devin Little, Raymond Harrison, and Jake Rivard are the muckers who makeup THW’s forechecking unit and...
Red Wings: 4 Reasons for Optimism
October 23rd, 2019 Watching a rebuilding team can be tough. Seeing a team give their all only to come up short on big nights is a demoralizing experience for fans and players alike. Despite a series of tough losses on their most recent road trip, the Detroit Red Wings (and their fans) have a lot to be optimistic about. Players are developing right on...
AHL Central News: The Long Grind Begins
October 8th, 2019 The American Hockey League opened up its 84th season over the weekend with plenty of action from coast to coast. The Central Division should be one of the most competitive this season with eight teams battling it out, over 76 games, for four berths in the Calder Cup playoffs. Wild Sweep Weekend on Home Ice 2018-19 was a historic...
3 Takeaways from Red Wings' Opening Weekend
October 8th, 2019 Heading into the 2019-20 NHL season, even the most optimistic fans of the Detroit Red Wings had lukewarm feelings about the team's chances to compete. While certain parts of the roster showed promise, there was a consensus that the Red Wings would be one of the worst teams in the league. Related: The Grind Line - Red Wings' Season...
The Red Wings' Rebuild Goes Through Grand Rapids
September 25th, 2019 No matter what form the Detroit Red Wings' roster takes, there will be plenty of deserving candidates heading west to Grand Rapids Griffins. They will begin their seasons in the AHL, which is a good thing for their individual development as well as the product on the ice at Van Andel Arena. In fact, fans from around the state who...
7 Red Wings Prospects to Watch in the Preseason
September 18th, 2019 With a Prospects Tournament trophy in the books, the Detroit Red Wings have begun to gear up for the 2019-20 season. Last night, the preseason got off to a roaring start as the Red Wings toppled the Chicago Blackhawks in a rousing 5-3 game. For some, the preseason is just a conditioning exercise to get back up to speed with the game's...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' 2019-20 Ideal Trades
August 26th, 2019 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. Jake Rivard, Thomas Fournier, and Devin Little are the muckers who makeup THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red...
The Grind Line: Red Wings 2019-20 Breakout Candidates
August 12th, 2019 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. Rachel Anderson, Raymond Harrison, Jake Rivard, and Tony Wolak are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Most Exciting 2019-20 Prospects
July 8th, 2019 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. Rachel Anderson, Tony Wolak, and Jacob Rivard are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red...
Red Wings Need Evgeny Svechnikov to Prove Himself
May 7th, 2019 Recent years have been hard on multiple players in the Detroit Red Wings organization as the team has struggled to find their footing. Perhaps no player has endured more hardship than Evgeny Svechnikov, the Red Wings' first-round pick (19th overall) in 2015. The talented Russian forward was a renowned goal scorer coming out of the...
