Posts About "Jim Devellano"

Anthony Mantha Reaching Potential in Second Pro Year

March 14th, 2016 In the case of Detroit Red Wings prospect Anthony Mantha, it is amazing the difference a year makes. At the conclusion of last season, Red Wings senior vice-president and alternate governor Jim Devellano said Mantha was "very, very disappointing." The criticism was harsh to say the least since Mantha was playing in his first...

Analyzing Detroit's Draft History - Are the Red Wings Really the Best?

May 11th, 2014 Aside from the eight teams remaining in the playoffs, the rest of the NHL has shifted their focus to the offseason. For the Detroit Red Wings, the offseason brings several difficult decisions regarding their free agents. The offseason also brings about the NHL draft. Since Mike Ilitch purchased the team in 1982 and tabbed Jim Devellano...

Red Wings Throw Hat Into Goaltender Sweepstakes

May 4th, 2012 “It wouldn't be so bad to try and upgrade in goal behind Jimmy Howard if we can." Those were Detroit Red Wings senior vice president Jim Devellano’s words during an interview with WDFN radio hack Ron Cameron on Sunday, and they came as a bit of a surprise to many (including Kukla’s Korner’s George Malik and MLive’s Brendan...