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Posts About "Joe Hicketts"

Golden Knights Would Win Big in Salary Dump Trade With Red Wings

Golden Knights Would Win Big in Salary Dump Trade With Red Wings

December 22nd, 2020 Growing up, one of the simple pleasures I indulged in almost daily was turning on my PlayStation, popping in the NHL video game I had bought for that year, and playing my beloved "Be a GM" mode. This was my favourite game mode because it allowed me to let my imagination take reign and build the NHL team of my dreams. Being a general...
Victoria Royals' History at the World Juniors

Victoria Royals' History at the World Juniors

December 10th, 2020 The Victoria Royals are certainly still a young franchise in the Western Hockey League, having relocated from Chilliwack, B.C. less than a decade ago. Still, they have built a strong history of players and coaches who have represented their respective countries at the World Junior Championship. THW Archives In their first nine...
Decision Time for Red Wings and Hicketts in 2021

Decision Time for Red Wings and Hicketts in 2021

November 29th, 2020 Joe Hicketts faces another year of uncertainty heading into the 2020-21 season. The Kamloops, British Columbia native becomes a restricted free agent after next season. Given the ubiquitous uncertainty surrounding, well everything, I wonder aloud what the future holds for Hicketts and the Detroit Red Wings? Before looking ahead, it...
Ramifications of Red Wings' Clogged Defense

Ramifications of Red Wings' Clogged Defense

September 7th, 2019 The big news from the Detroit Red Wings this week was the retirement of longtime defender Niklas Kronwall. The announcement was a bittersweet one for fans as it signaled the end of an era for the Red Wings. However, it also cleared a spot on the 2019-20 roster. Since the retirement of Nick Lidstrom, Detroit's defense has quickly...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Offseason Wish List

The Grind Line: Red Wings' Offseason Wish List

May 21st, 2019 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. Rachel Anderson and Tony Wolak are the muckers who makeup THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red Wings topics The...
Yzerman's Options: The Red Wings' Free Agency Outlook

Yzerman's Options: The Red Wings' Free Agency Outlook

April 24th, 2019 Another season has come and gone, and the Detroit Red Wings find themselves on the outside of the playoff dance yet again. After more than two decades of dominance, the team has fallen on hard times, resulting in three straight seasons without playoff hockey in the Motor City. Luckily, the team has been busy during their lengthened...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Rookie Blueliners - Who Should Stay?

The Grind Line: Red Wings Rookie Blueliners - Who Should Stay?

October 15th, 2018 The Detroit Red Wings’ 0-3-2 start to the 2018-19 season can largely be chalked up to the abundance of injuries on their blue line, but as veterans return to the back end, not every kid deserves a demotion. The Red Wings started the season with four rookies on defense, icing Dennis Cholowski, Libor Sulak, Filip Hronek, and Joe...
Joe Hicketts Should Take Mike Green's Place

Joe Hicketts Should Take Mike Green's Place

September 27th, 2018 Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Green has recently been diagnosed with a liver-attacking illness, sidelining him indefinitely. The Red Wings have more spots than ever needing to be filled, and young stars are making convincing cases throughout the preseason. Filip Hronek, a golden boy in the eyes of Red Wings management, will almost...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Defense Prospect Most Likely to Succeed

The Grind Line: Red Wings Defense Prospect Most Likely to Succeed

September 17th, 2018 Before the Detroit Red Wings open their season on Oct. 4 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, there are a handful of questions that need to be answered. Among them: Which blue-line prospect will make the team? Dennis Cholowski, Joe Hicketts, Filip Hronek, and Libor Sulak are in contention to earn that last spot on defense, likely...
Detroit Red Wings Forgotten Prospects

Detroit Red Wings Forgotten Prospects

July 29th, 2018 Each year, the draft seems to dominate the minds of hockey fans everywhere. With the help of the media, the most promising players are highlighted, recapped and talked about nonstop. Though beneficial for the player and the organizations they are selected to represent, many previous draft picks and international acquisitions seem to get...
Red Wings Facing Significant Logjam on Defense

Red Wings Facing Significant Logjam on Defense

June 1st, 2018 It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings need to upgrade their defense. Sparse scoring, the inability to transition the puck quickly, and porous play in the defensive zone left much to be desired this season. However, installing a stronger blue line corps is easier said than done – the Red Wings have a plethora of defensemen in the...
Detroit Red Wings Slumping in Eastern Conference

Detroit Red Wings Slumping in Eastern Conference

May 16th, 2018 It's no secret that the general population is unhappy with the downward trend of the Detroit Red Wings. A head coaching change and major roster adjustments throughout the years has forced the Red Wings to address a particular point of weakness. Since their move from the Western to Eastern Conference at the start of the 2013-14 season,...
Red Wings Call-Up of Todd Nelson Overdue

Red Wings Call-Up of Todd Nelson Overdue

May 10th, 2018 When Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill gets back into town following the 2018 World Championships, he and Ken Holland should sit down to discuss his next benchmate. After the Red Wings and John Torchetti parted ways earlier this spring, the role of associate head coach was vacated, leaving Doug Houda and Pat Ferschweiler to...
Red Wings Final Grades - Defense & Goalies

Red Wings Final Grades - Defense & Goalies

April 18th, 2018 Oh, that (in)famous Detroit Red Wings defense. In what was a disastrous year for the Red Wings, their team defense certainly accounted for most of the blame. With no true, top-pairing blueliners on the roster—but plenty of past-their-prime veterans—Detroit’s defense was a sore spot for the struggling franchise. Part of...
Red Wings Pipeline Notes: 7 Promising Prospects

Red Wings Pipeline Notes: 7 Promising Prospects

March 5th, 2018 With the 2018 NHL trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, the focus of the Detroit Red Wings turns to developing their prospects as part of the rebuild. Player development is indeed a year-long process but is cast into the spotlight this time of year as the NHL team continues to flounder. Understanding how prospects are progressing...
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