Posts About "Justin Abdelkader"
Red Wings Outdoors: Ranking the Classics
December 10th, 2018 Even if the Detroit Red Wings are not playing in them, the NHL’s outdoor games remain special. These heavily promoted events are more than just two- or three-point contests in the middle of a draining NHL schedule; they present an opportunity for the game to return to its roots. Winter Classic and Stadium Series games feel more like...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Who Need to Step Up
September 4th, 2018 Detroit has been swarming with news in recent weeks. Detroit Red Wings, Henrik Zetterberg isn’t expected to participate in training camp and, likely, the regular season. With the loss of their captain, the remaining Red Wings will face increased responsibility. The rising stars and current skaters will have to significantly ramp up...
Abdelkader's Offseason Trade Value
March 28th, 2018 With five years remaining on a seven-year, $29.75 million contract, a Justin Abdelkader trade could happen this offseason and might be the best move for general manager Ken Holland and the Detroit Red Wings. Originally drafted by the Red Wings in the second round (42nd overall) in 2005, the two-way forward joined the NCAA's Michigan...
Don't Expect These Red Wings to be Moved
January 31st, 2018 For the Detroit Red Wings, the 2018 NHL trade deadline represents yet another opportunity to build on their rebuild. Like last year, general manager Ken Holland will attempt to sell off veterans and rentals for prospects and picks. For fans, the deadline also represents a chance to deal players who have fallen out of favor. The common...
Overtime With BSC: Detroit Red Wings 3 Worst Contracts
October 3rd, 2017 Evaluating talent in the NHL isn't entirely dependent on talent, ability and production. In an era that is so conscious of the salary cap and its implications, fans, teams and everybody in between tend to evaluate players based not only what they can do on the ice, but also on their cap hit; for better or for worse. If a player is...
The Grind Line: Predicting the Next Red Wings Captain
August 28th, 2017 In the past two summers, the losses for the Detroit Red Wings as a team and franchise have been significant on and off the ice. First, in April of 2016, it was Pavel Datsyuk leaving one year before his contract expired to go to Russia to play for SKA St. Petersburg, effectively retiring from the NHL. Two months later, Gordie Howe...
