Posts About "Ken Holland"
Oilers GM Holland Talks Puljujarvi, Scouting, the NHL Bubble, More
July 31st, 2020 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland joined Jason Gregor on TSN 1260 Friday and had a lot to say when it comes to the unique 2020 NHL playoff schedule, the bubble, scouting, and strategies heading into Saturday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. But, perhaps the most interesting comments came in regards to prospect...
Red Wings News & Rumors: Draft Lottery, Holland, & Johansson
July 1st, 2020 Well, despite finishing with the worst record in the NHL this past season, the Detroit Red Wings will have the fourth-overall pick at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Related: THW's 2020 Draft Guide In this iteration of Red Wings News & Rumors, we'll take a look at the fallout from the draft lottery, celebrate one of the greatest...
Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
June 24th, 2020 The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020 has been announced. Those who will be inducted this year include Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kevin Lowe, Kim St-Pierre and Doug Wilson. Being inducted into the builder category of Hall of Fame is Ken Holland. https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1275893477159641089?s=20 “The Hockey Hall...
Worst Trades in Red Wings History
June 24th, 2020 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...
Red Wings' Draft History & Tendencies
June 17th, 2020 As the Detroit Red Wings make the final tweaks to their draft board, several years’ worth of scouting and strategizing will all be condensed down into a list of about 30-40 names. All of those road trips, cross-country flights, and time away from family will culminate with two action-packed nights that will determine the...
Oilers News & Rumors: Draisaitl, McDavid, Smith, Neal, More
May 27th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is a lot to digest coming out of the announcement made by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday, many items of which affect the Oilers specifically. Draisaitl appears to have won a major award, the Oilers potentially got a massive consolation prize, and some players may get...
Oilers' Tippett, Holland, Bear, McDavid Deserve NHL Award Consideration
May 5th, 2020 The 2019-20 season propelled an array of excitement, stress, and hope, but then the pause happened—and replaced all hockey-related, hope-related emotions with pure, uninhibited sadness. When the pause hit, the Edmonton Oilers sat four points ahead of the Calgary Flames, and just three points behind the Pacific Division...
Why Oilers Should Hope NHL Decides Against a June Draft
May 4th, 2020 The NHL is considering holding their Entry Draft in June — June 5 to be exact. The decision has not been finalized, but there's buzz that the league wants to offer something up for fans and their network partners during a time where hockey diehards are starving for something current. When approaching this from a revenue...
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Maple Leafs, More
April 30th, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Carolina Hurricanes potentially walking away from defenseman Sami Vatanen. In Edmonton, the Oilers are quickly preparing for the NHL Draft and in Toronto, could Tyson Barrie possibly boost his value enough in a short playoff run to get another contract with the Maple...
Ken Holland's Red Wings Legacy
March 7th, 2020 Last year, former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland accepted the same position with the Edmonton Oilers. For nearly a quarter century, Holland guided the Red Wings and captured four Stanley Cups in addition to endless successes. He poured blood, sweat, and tears into the team, keeping the playoff streak alive for as long as...
Red Wings: The Anatomy of a Rebuild
March 3rd, 2020 What does a rebuild of an NHL hockey team entail? If you are a fan of the Detroit Red Wings, you probably know that it's not pretty. The Wings have been "rebuilding" for the last couple of years, and they are steadily getting worse. This season has been what most fans hope is the bottom of the rebuild. It ought to be the...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Wild, More
February 25th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is fallout from the NHL's Trade Deadline day including rumors about teams being in on certain deals, others that fell through, and why other teams made trades that were a bit surprising. And, there was a huge trade being discussed all day Monday but never materialized. Why? Oilers Were In on Other...
The Grind Line: Grading the Red Wings' Trade Deadline Moves
February 25th, 2020 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. Rachel Anderson, Raymond Harrison, Devin Little, Ben Banfield, and Tony Wolak are the muckers who makeup THW’s...
