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Red Wings' 2019 Prospect Update
June 10th, 2019 As the Detroit Red Wings rebuild, they desperately need their prospects to develop in the minor-league, amateur, and European ranks. During the 2018-19 season, there were certainly a few highlights, with 2018 first-round pick Joe Veleno headlining the list. The high-flying center dominated the QMJHL and looks primed to make an impact...
Grading the Red Wings' 2018 Draft Picks
June 7th, 2019 We’re just a few short weeks away from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Last year, the Detroit Red Wings struck gold with their first two picks: rookie phenoms Filip Zadina and Joe Veleno, respectively. With ten picks in the 2018 Draft, Ken Holland and co. selected five forwards, three defensemen, and two goalies. How have they panned out...
NHL News & Notes: Drouin, McLeod, Veleno & More
May 1st, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Jonathan Drouin has had surgery on his nose, the Edmonton Oilers have signed Ryan McLeod, the Detroit Red Wings have signed Joe Veleno & the Boston Bruins have extended Anton Blidh. Related: NHL News & Notes: Nedeljkovic, Ferraro & More Drouin Has Nose Surgery The Montreal Canadiens...
Joe Veleno: A Key Piece of the Red Wings' Future
May 1st, 2019 The 2018 NHL Entry Draft has had promising early returns for the Detroit Red Wings. Filip Zadina, who the team got sixth overall, is unquestionably the headliner as his flashy offensive prowess has fans envisioning him filling opponents' nets with pucks. Likewise, Halifax Mooseheads' defenseman Jared McIsaac looks like a steal at 36th...
Red Wings Top Prospect: Joe Veleno
December 31st, 2018 (Originally published Sep. 20, 2018) Joe Veleno entered the 2018 NHL Draft as a consensus top-15 pick, and since falling to the Detroit Red Wings at No. 30, has been the team's top prospect. “It just motivates me knowing they didn’t want me,” Veleno said of other teams following the draft. That motivation...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Prospects' Hot Starts
November 5th, 2018 Not much has gone right for the Detroit Red Wings this season. However, some of their prospects have kicked off the 2018-19 campaign with a bang. We’ve already seen Dennis Cholowski take charge of Detroit’s power play plus Michael Rasmussen stick with the team now that most of the regulars have returned from injury. But what about...
