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Posts About "Frans Nielsen"

Red Wings Seeing the Last Call for Nielsen & Filppula

Red Wings Seeing the Last Call for Nielsen & Filppula

December 7th, 2020 At 36, both Valtteri Filppula and Frans Nielsen are reaching the end of their NHL careers. The quality of their season in 2020-21 will determine how long they can remain at this level. They have had plenty of highlights over the years, but their offensive totals have declined recently. With a bit more rest than usual, what can Red Wing...
Red Wings' 3 Worst Contracts for 2021

Red Wings' 3 Worst Contracts for 2021

December 1st, 2020 A year ago, the Detroit Red Wings had several names in the running for “worst contract” on the team. That’s not the case anymore. Steve Yzerman has quickly revamped Detroit’s roster, buying out Justin Abdelkader and opting not to re-sign Jonathan Ericsson, Jimmy Howard, or Trevor Daley. Now, only Dylan Larkin and Anthony...
The Grind Line: 2020-21 Red Wings Captains

The Grind Line: 2020-21 Red Wings Captains

November 9th, 2020 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. This week, Devin Little, Tony Wolak and Patrick Brown are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on...
By the Numbers: The Scariest 2019-20 Advanced Stats Players

By the Numbers: The Scariest 2019-20 Advanced Stats Players

October 31st, 2020 It's officially Halloween and though it might look different this year — much like how the 2019-20 NHL season and playoffs were different because of COVID-19 — one thing that remains the same is that people like a good scare. Unless you're somebody who works in advanced stats or analytics, and if that is the case, you might want...
The Detroit Red Wings Don't Need to Buy Anyone Out

The Detroit Red Wings Don't Need to Buy Anyone Out

September 26th, 2020 As of today, Sept. 25, the buyout window is open across the NHL. Already we've got some action, courtesy of the Ottawa Senators: https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1309514950688346112 Despite winning the Masterton Trophy this year for his perseverance and dedication to hockey, the Senators could no longer stomach carrying...
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Chayka, More

NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Chayka, More

July 26th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are more details surfacing as to who or what might have lured John Chayka away from the Arizona Coyotes (if in fact, that relationship is over). The Edmonton Oilers lost a few bodies at a recent scrimmage, and the Detroit Red Wings might be thinking about a deal with the new Seattle Kraken expansion...
Former Islanders’ Update: Okposo, Tavares and More

Former Islanders’ Update: Okposo, Tavares and More

December 25th, 2019 There have been many dark years on Long Island with the New York Islanders. With some poor head coaches as well as a bad general manager this decade, the Islanders hired both Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello to change the direction of the team. The Isles have had a lot of players come through over the past 10 seasons. Some of these...
3 Red Wings Who Need to Step Up Their Game

3 Red Wings Who Need to Step Up Their Game

December 5th, 2019 The Detroit Red Wings are struggling worse than any other team in the NHL. They currently sit at the bottom of the standings, carrying with them the lowest goal differential in the league. The team has been scored against over 50 times more than they've scored. Nearly half of the players that have suited up this season have yet to reach...
Who Are the Red Wings' Future Leaders?

Who Are the Red Wings' Future Leaders?

August 14th, 2019 In Detroit, the countdown to September is not just for the beginning of training camp. After emerging as a top-tier player throughout the NHL, Detroit Red Wings fans expect an announcement naming Dylan Larkin as the team's next captain. Throughout social media, the hashtag #givelarksthec has trended among Red Wings fans. Dylan Larkin...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Center Depth

The Grind Line: Red Wings' Center Depth

September 10th, 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 Without Zetterberg

Red Wings Without Zetterberg

August 13th, 2018 Shortly after the Detroit Red Wings signed Dylan Larkin to a new five-year deal, general manager Ken Holland divulged some pessimistic news on Henrik Zetterberg. The back of Detroit’s heart-and-soul captain has not healed up as previously hoped, which could put Zetterberg’s 2018-19 season in jeopardy. In the press conference which...
Red Wings at the World Championship

Red Wings at the World Championship

May 16th, 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, as well as Team USA head coach Jeff Blashill. With roster uncertainties underlining the Red Wings for the foreseeable future, the team should...
Islanders Still Hurting from Nielsen Loss

Islanders Still Hurting from Nielsen Loss

April 3rd, 2018 At the start of the free-agency period in the summer of 2016, the New York Islanders started to look different. As the team began to take shape, fans quickly ran to Twitter to voice their displeasure and concern. It hurt to all at once lose some of the more passionate players on the team. The visible grit and determination that Matt...
David Backes Suspended for Hit on Nielsen

David Backes Suspended for Hit on Nielsen

March 7th, 2018 The NHL's Department of Player Safety (DoPS) has suspended Boston Bruins' forward David Backes for three games for interference. The incident occurred in the dying seconds of the first period of Tuesday's tilt between the Bruins and Detroit Red Wings. Backes initiated late contact up high on Red Wings' forward Frans Nielsen and was...
Red Wings Should Break Up Zetterberg & Mantha

Red Wings Should Break Up Zetterberg & Mantha

October 26th, 2017 Henrik Zetterberg and Anthony Mantha are arguably the top two offensive players for the Detroit Red Wings. Dylan Larkin is certainly up there, but Mantha and Zetterberg appear to be the best at driving play in the offensive zone. The two are presently paired on Detroit’s top line but should be split up as soon as possible. After...
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