Posts About "Ken Holland"
Red Wings Roster: Room for Svechnikov?
May 14th, 2018 For prized Detroit Red Wings prospect Evgeny Svechnikov, a stroke of good fortune would certainly be appreciated. Making next year’s Red Wings team out of training camp could be just that, but there are some hurdles presently standing in his path. It’s been a tough go for the former first-round pick. Svechnikov’s 2017-18 season...
The Grind Line: Finding Holland a Friend
May 14th, 2018 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. Jacob Messing and Tony Wolak are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red Wings...
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...
Worst Trades in Red Wings History
May 2nd, 2018 As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with general manager Ken Holland leading the charge, many have an uneasy feeling about the future. If you’re concerned about Holland’s ability to execute the franchise-improving...
Rasmussen's 2018-19 Red Wings Role
May 1st, 2018 When NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly revealed that the Detroit Red Wings would be picking sixth in the upcoming 2018 NHL Draft, Michael Rasmussen’s role for next year became a little bit more clear. Considering who might be available at No. 6, it’s highly unlikely that Detroit will draft a forward or a player that will contribute...
Red Wings Draft Lottery Payout: Jackpot or Jack Squat
April 20th, 2018 When it comes to the 2018 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings need to be more prepared than a doomsday bunker-dweller up to their nose in canned goods. After all, this is the most important draft in a generation. The Red Wings will pick four times in the first 36 selections, including a lottery pick where they’ll pick no lower than...