Posts tagged with "Ken Holland"
Wennberg Deal a Comparable for Red Wings, Larkin & Mantha
September 6th, 2017 Now that the ink is dry, the Detroit Red Wings should take note of the contract that was recently agreed to between the Columbus Blue Jackets and budding star Alexander Wennberg. Why? Because Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha will need new deals next offseason, and they’re both due for a hefty raise.Last week, I dove into how Larkin,...Red Wings Facing Worse Cap Situation Next Summer
August 28th, 2017 If you think the Detroit Red Wings are in a bad spot this offseason with regard to their salary cap issues, just wait until next summer. The 2018 offseason is setting up to be the worst yet for Ken Holland and the Red Wings.Detroit’s present situation is not enviable. Andreas Athanasiou and Robbie Russo remain unsigned as training...
Detroit Red Wings Roster Predictions 2017-18
August 21st, 2017 Detroit Red Wings hockey is right around the corner.If you’re an optimist, it’s about time to get excited. If not, then at least you can seek solace knowing that the annual prospects tournament begins Sept. 8.Red Wings training camp is set to open the following week, with preseason games starting soon after. Finally, the...
Bertuzzi's Future Hinges on Red Wings Salary Cap
August 11th, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings are currently navigating through some unfamiliar territory, salary cap trouble. Detroit, one of the NHL's most successful teams during the pre-salary cap era, is now anticipating being over the cap at the beginning of the 2017-18 season in October, an issue that will undoubtedly have an impact on the team's roster...
Red Wings' Bounce-Back Candidates for 2017-18
July 30th, 2017 Most Detroit Red Wings fans will look back and their 2016-17 season and remember it as a miserable one. The team missed the playoffs for the first time in 25 seasons, had the 26th (2.41 GF/GP) ranked offense in the league and the 27th (15.1 PP%) ranked power play.While there’s plenty of blame to pass around, some players struggled...
The Grind Line: Athanasiou’s Contract & How to Use Him
July 25th, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings locked up an important piece when they avoided arbitration with Tomas Tatar, signing him to a four-year deal worth an AAV of $5.3 million. For a team that struggled to produce offensively last season (26th in GF/GP), signing one of their top offensive weapons was of great importance. It does not come without its...