Barkov Head Shot an Indictment of NHL Officiating Matt Pryor | February 9, 2016 Florida Panthers phenom Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov left Monday night’s game in Detroit in the second period following a hit from Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader. The young center had just…
The Grind Line: Detroit Red Wings Standout Player of the Month Jacob Messing | January 4, 2016 December had its ups and downs for the Detroit Red Wings, who ended the year with an ugly 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, division-rival Florida started what has turned into…
Justin Abdelkader Gets 7-Year Extension Dustin L. Nelson | November 12, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings have handed 28-year-old forward Justin Abdelkader a seven-year contract extension, the team announced on Thursday. The deal is worth a reported $29.75 million, according to TSN’s…
Hockey Headlines: Abdelkader to Get 7-Year Contract; NHL to Meet with Burrows Jeff Ponder | November 12, 2015 Here are your hockey headlines for Thursday, Nov. 12: Justin Abdelkader is likely receiving a seven-year contract extension soon. [Sports Illustrated] Why this may be a bad idea. [Winging It…
Fantasy Hockey Mailbag: Blockbuster Deals Going Down, But Time to Trade Crosby? Larry Fisher | November 10, 2015 Fantasy Hockey Mailbag is a weekly column, answering your questions every Tuesday. No question is too big or too small, so if you want advice or feedback on any topic…
What Should the Detroit Red Wings Pay Justin Abdelkader? Jacob Messing | November 10, 2015 After posting career highs in goals (23), assists (21), and points (44) last season, Justin Abdelkader picked up where he left off and had a scorching opening weekend to the…
The Grind Line: Prioritizing the Red Wings’ Pending Free Agents Brandon Peleshok | November 9, 2015 Between now and the start of the 2016-17 season, the Detroit Red Wings will have some tough decisions to make regarding their roster. Ken Holland has 12 pending free agents…
Report: Red Wings, Justin Abdelkader Closing in on Extension Dustin L. Nelson | November 5, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings have a lot veterans coming up on the end of their contracts, but there may soon be one less to deal with over the summer. The…
Detroit Red Wings: Determining the Value of Justin Abdelkader Brandon Peleshok | October 30, 2015 While the Detroit Red Wings are just nine games into the 2015-16 season, the play of Justin Abdelkader in the early going has raised some questions about his value. He…
The Grind Line: The Most Surprising Detroit Red Wing So Far Jacob Messing | October 19, 2015 Jacob Messing: Dylan Larkin When it was announced that 19-year-old Dylan Larkin would be on the opening night roster, nobody expected this kind of production this quickly. With at least…
The Red Wings’ Homegrown Philosophy Jacob Messing | June 10, 2015 It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings are one of the most patient organizations when it comes to developing their young players. With veteran names including Pavel Datsyuk and…
The Abdelkader Difference: How He Changed Detroit’s Fortunes in Game 3 Spencer Meisner | April 23, 2015 Justin Abdelkader clearly made a big difference when he returned from his hand injury and made his 2015 playoff debut in game 3. The Muskegon, Michigan native returned to the…