Detroit Red Wings Second Round Exit: A Blessing In Disguise? Colin Pineau | June 7, 2013 It was a whirlwind of a season for the Detroit Red Wings. Despite the ridiculous number of injuries the team took and it being a transition year, they still managed…
What Does An AHL Team’s Success Mean for the NHL? Marcy Di Michele | June 6, 2013 The American Hockey League. One tier under the NHL. Seen as a developmental league for young players. But it’s also a platform for pro hockey players young and old who…
Mikael Samuelsson: Wasted Season Equals Wasted Salary For Detroit Robert Ruscitti | May 30, 2013 When Red Wings general manager, Ken Holland signed Mikael Samuelsson to a 2-year, $6 million contract on July 1st, 2012, he thought he was signing the Swedish, right-winger that helped…
Mike Knuble Once Again Flourishing With Flyers Ed Miller | February 12, 2013 When Scott Hartnell went down with a foot injury last month, the Philadelphia Flyers were left with a hole at the forward position. After learning Hartnell would be out for…
Could Petr Mrazek be Another Late Round Steal for the Wings? Damian Leach | November 29, 2012 It’s indisputable, the Detroit Red Wings are one of the best teams in the NHL when it comes to drafting in the late rounds. There’s a saying that people…
The Texas Stars Looked Like Hell. Again. Ross Bonander | November 5, 2012 The Texas Stars might have 3 wins in their 8 games this season, but they have only won a single game. They just didn’t lose the other two. It’s little…
Jekyll and Hyde Opening Weekend for the Toronto Marlies Stephen Stoneman | October 17, 2012 It certainly wasn’t the opening weekend that Brian Burke was hoping for when their Baby Leafs were eliminated from the Calder Cup Final in four straight games last June. Ideally…
Four Detroit Red Wings Sign Overseas Andrew Johnson | September 19, 2012 Just four days into the latest Gary Bettman orchestrated NHL lockout and four Detroit Red Wings are confirmed to be headed overseas. Russian paper Sovietsy Sport reports that all-star forward…
Attitude May Be Tomas Jurco’s Greatest Attribute Andrew Johnson | August 8, 2012 There’s no question Tomas Jurco is a talented individual, but it’s becoming clear that his attitude may be as big of a plus as his abilities…
Fabian Brunnstrom’s Departure No Surprise, No Loss for Red Wings Andrew Johnson | July 25, 2012 According to a report from Swedish news outlet Expressen on Wednesday, 27-year-old forward Fabian Brunnstrom has signed a three-year deal with the Frolunda Indians of the Elitserien, Sweden’s top professional…
Red Wings Sign Hossa-like Prospect Marek Tvrdon Andrew Johnson | July 2, 2012 It’s not the signing Detroit Red Wings fans were hoping to hear about Monday morning, but it’s a signing nonetheless. Via the Macomb Daily’s Chuck Pleiness: “The Wings have signed…
Red Wings Assistant Jeff Blashill Moved To Grand Rapids: Demotion, Promotion, Neither? Andrew Johnson | June 25, 2012 It was just 1 year ago that up-and-coming coaching prodigy Jeff Blashill announced his resignation from the head coaching job at Western Michigan University in order to accept an assistant…