Posts About "John Torchetti"
Thomas Vanek Joins Familiar Faces in Red Wings Locker Room
July 20th, 2016 Following the lowest goal and point totals of his career in 2015-16, Minnesota bought out the final year of Thomas Vanek’s contract. Officially a free agent on July 1, the Detroit Red Wings signed Vanek to a low-risk, high-reward deal worth $2.6 million for one year. At 32, Vanek is a candidate for a bounce back year that should see...
Red Wings Hire Assistant John Torchetti To Complete Coaching Staff
June 9th, 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 assistant coach on Thursday. The hiring completes the overhaul of Blashill’s staff, as he has replaced all three components from last season. Torchetti will join...
Finding the Other Detroit Red Wings Assistant Coach
May 11th, 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 the defense for the upcoming season. UPDATE: #RedWings Name Doug Houda Assistant Coach. Story: https://t.co/YaYhNdaSX4 pic.twitter.com/vHAMGMlRu4 —...
Thank You, John Torchetti
May 10th, 2016 The Minnesota Wild made a huge move this past week, signing former Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau. Boudreau is undoubtedly going to become a great asset for this organization, but before he steps behind the bench, I think it's important to take a moment to appreciate the coach that preceded him: John Torchetti. Torchetti to the...
Looking Back on a Wild Season
April 10th, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have secured a spot in the postseason for the fourth consecutive year in a row. It's probably safe to say not many people thought that would be the case a few months ago. Despite a rollercoaster season, this team managed to work its way into the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and is slated to face...
Minnesota Wild Offseason First Look
March 31st, 2016 This stretch run by the Minnesota Wild has been absolutely brilliant. The team under John Torchetti is back on track winning their last six games and are clearly in command of their own playoff destiny for the first time in months. The Wild are playing with intensity and drive which you’d expect from a playoff caliber...