Where Does Tomas Jurco Fit? Brandon Peleshok | November 23, 2016 Tomas Jurco is nearing his return to the Red Wings’ lineup, as the team assigned him to Grand Rapids yesterday for a two-game conditioning stint. He’ll play for the Griffins…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Changes Needed Now Tony Wolak | November 14, 2016 With a record of 8-7-1, the Detroit Red Wings have room for improvement. At best, the team has been streaky as they near the quarter-way point of the 2016-17 season.…
Red Wings Embracing Athanasiou Tom Mitsos | November 10, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings have been slow to embrace the youth movement. Gustav Nyquist was 24 years old before he played in his first full season for the Red Wings…
Don’t Overthink Red Wings Goaltending Tony Wolak | November 1, 2016 Before anyone says it—the Detroit Red Wings do not have a goalie controversy on their hands. Coming into the season, Petr Mrazek was given the starting job and Jimmy Howard…
The Grind Line: What Has Impressed You About the Red Wings? Tom Mitsos | November 1, 2016 After two losses to open the 2016-17 season, the Detroit Red Wings rattled off six straight wins to jump to the top of the standings. After a pair of losses…
Red Wings’ Nyquist Back in Full Flight Brandon Peleshok | October 27, 2016 According to the Detroit Red Wings faithful – fans, bloggers, journalists, and even the man himself – Gustav Nyquist has returned to form. The 27-year-old forward is off to a red-hot…
The Grind Line: Dylan Larkin’s Potential Red Wings Linemates Tony Wolak | September 12, 2016 Wouldn’t it be nice if the Detroit Red Wings could feature prized, rising sophomore Dylan Larkin on a line with his two Team North America linemates, Nathan MacKinnon and Ryan…
Detroit Red Wings 2016-17 Season Preview Tony Wolak | September 7, 2016 Following Mike Babcock’s departure, Hockeytown had high hopes for Jeff Blashill’s first season as the Detroit Red Wings coach. The former Grand Rapids Griffins coach already had experience working with…
Red Wings Hire Assistant John Torchetti To Complete Coaching Staff Craig Peterson | June 9, 2016 Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill added the final — and arguably, the most important — piece to his new coaching staff by announcing the hiring of John Torchetti as…
Finding the Other Detroit Red Wings Assistant Coach Tony Wolak | May 11, 2016 This has been a big week for the Detroit Red Wings. On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they’ve hired former defenseman Doug Houda as an assistant coach to oversee…
Detroit Red Wings as Marvel Characters Tony Wolak | April 11, 2016 It’s time for some fun after a stressful Detroit Red Wings season. Now that the Detroit Red Wings have clinched a playoff berth for the 25th consecutive season, Red Wings…
Detroit Red Wings: Returning to a Puck Possession Team Tony Wolak | April 5, 2016 As the Detroit Red Wings approach the end of the 2015-16 NHL season, they sit in third place in the Atlantic Division with 91 points—one ahead of rival Boston. And with…