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Frans Nielsen

Red Wings at the World Championship

May 16, 2018 by Jacob Messing
Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings

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, …

Read moreRed Wings at the World Championship

Categories Detroit Red Wings, International Hockey Tags Dylan Larkin, Filip Hronek, Frans Nielsen, Jeff Blashill

Islanders Still Hurting from Nielsen Loss

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by The Hockey Writers
Frans Nielsen

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 …

Read moreIslanders Still Hurting from Nielsen Loss

Categories New York Islanders Tags Casey Cizikas, Frans Nielsen, Garth Snow, John Tavares

David Backes Suspended for Hit on Nielsen

March 7, 2018 by Brandon Share-Cohen
David Backes Bruins

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 …

Read moreDavid Backes Suspended for Hit on Nielsen

Categories Boston Bruins, News Tags David Backes, Frans Nielsen, Top Story

Red Wings Should Break Up Zetterberg & Mantha

March 22, 2018October 26, 2017 by Tony Wolak
Henrik Zetterberg

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 …

Read moreRed Wings Should Break Up Zetterberg & Mantha

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings Management Tags Anthony Mantha, Darren Helm, Frans Nielsen, Henrik Zetterberg

Overtime With BSC: Detroit Red Wings 3 Worst Contracts

October 3, 2017 by Brandon Share-Cohen
Justin Abdelkader

Evaluating talent in the NHL isn’t entirely dependent on talent, ability and production. In an era that is so conscious of the salary cap and its implications, fans, teams and …

Read moreOvertime With BSC: Detroit Red Wings 3 Worst Contracts

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Trades Contracts and Transactions Tags Frans Nielsen, Jimmy Howard, Justin Abdelkader, Overtime With BSC, Top Story

Red Wings Facing Budding Issue at Center

August 22, 2017 by Griffin Schroeder
Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings

It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings had difficulty scoring last season, and it was representative of the continued regression that the team’s top six forward group has suffered …

Read moreRed Wings Facing Budding Issue at Center

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Frans Nielsen, Henrik Zetterberg, Riley Sheahan, Top Story

The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Updated Expansion Strategy

May 11, 2017March 28, 2017 by Brandon Peleshok

The 2016-17 season is coming to a merciful end for the Detroit Red Wings and their fan base. With the team missing the playoffs for the first time in 25 …

Read moreThe Grind Line: Red Wings’ Updated Expansion Strategy

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Trending Tags Frans Nielsen, Henrik Zetterberg, Mike Green, Petr Mrazek, The Grind Line, Top Story

Recap: Hansen Trade Overshadows Red Wings Win

March 1, 2017 by Trevor Beggs
Jannik Hansen, Vancouver Canucks

There was a game to be played between the Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. However, both general managers were busy wheeling and dealing while their …

Read moreRecap: Hansen Trade Overshadows Red Wings Win

Categories San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks Tags Bo Horvat, Frans Nielsen, Henrik Zetterberg, Jannik Hansen, Top Story

Nielsen Finding His Way with Red Wings

January 23, 2017 by Brandon Peleshok

When news broke that Pavel Datsyuk was going to leave the Detroit Red Wings and head home to Russia, many (including myself) thought the team would be stuck with the …

Read moreNielsen Finding His Way with Red Wings

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Frans Nielsen, Ken Holland, Pavel Datsyuk, Thomas Vanek, Top Story

The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Optimal Power-Play Units

January 23, 2017 by Brandon Peleshok

The Detroit Red Wings currently sit with a record of 20-19-8, and are fighting to make the playoffs for a 26th consecutive season. While they have struggled in several areas, …

Read moreThe Grind Line: Red Wings’ Optimal Power-Play Units

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings Tags Andreas Athanasiou, Frans Nielsen, Mike Green, Thomas Vanek, Top Story

Recap: O’Reilly Leads Sabres past Red Wings

January 26, 2017January 21, 2017 by Chad DeDominicis
Ryan O'Reilly, Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have struggled to win games against their division opponents throughout the season, with a 4-9-3 record in the division entering Friday night. The Detroit Red Wings came …

Read moreRecap: O’Reilly Leads Sabres past Red Wings

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings Tags Frans Nielsen, Kyle Okposo, Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Reinhart, Top Story

Nielsen an Odd All-Star Pick

January 11, 2017 by Tom Mitsos

On Tuesday, the NHL revealed the final 40 players who will participate in the 2017 NHL All-Star Game. The fans already had selected captains (Carey Price, Atlantic; Sidney Crosby, Metropolitan; P.K. …

Read moreNielsen an Odd All-Star Pick

Categories All-Star Weekend, Detroit Red Wings Tags Frans Nielsen, Top Story
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