Posts About "Kris Draper"

Kris Draper: One of the Best for Just a Buck

August 8th, 2018 Most would argue that Kris Draper is one of the most well-known former Red Wings players. Most people could tell you exactly who he played for, who he had a bitter rivalry with resulting in a severely broken jaw bone, and so on. Few are privy to the fact that Draper was acquired by the Wings in 1993 for $1. Now, long after his retiring...

Two of the Cheapest NHL Trades Ever

August 3rd, 2018 So often we delve deep into the analytical side of trades in sports. Which players needed the change more? Which team is going to come out on top? Was there even a winner or loser in the deal? Did they overpay for a star or underpay for a valuable role player? All these questions drive the discussions that stem from these sorts of...

Detroit Red Wings Alumni Game Roster Announced

January 15th, 2016 Friday afternoon, the NHL announced the provisional alumni game rosters for the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche in advance of their much awaited Stadium Series clash on February 26th. The current Red Wings and Avalanche teams are scheduled to play at Coors Field the following day, though the opportunity to witness the legends of...

Detroit Red Wings: How The Grind Line Revolutionized The NHL

October 1st, 2015 The Coneheads. The Production Line. The Crash Line. Hockey has had famous lines throughout history that served a distinct purpose for their team. “The Grind Line” not only had a special role for the Detroit Red Wings, but also revolutionized the game as we know it. In a recent article about the demise of enforcers in the NHL, Red...

The Detroit Red Wings' Alumni Dream Team: Centers

August 24th, 2015 Earlier this month, it was announced that the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche would engage in one more epic battle: an alumni game featuring the stars of their rivalry that spanned from 1996 to 2002. The alumni game is scheduled to take place the day before the February 17th NHL Stadium Series game featuring the current...

A Rivalry Renewed as Red Wings Beat Avalanche

October 20th, 2013 They’re two teams with a storied past - former Western Conference rivals - who continue to find ways of delivering disappointment to the opposing dressing room when they meet. This past Thursday wasn’t any different. This time, the Detroit Red Wings came out on top - but it came at a cost. Wings Win Comes at a Cost It’s no...

2012 a Make or Break Season for the Detroit Red Wings' Jiri Hudler

September 29th, 2011 During Detroit's '08-09 run to the Stanley Cup Finals, winger Jiri Hudler began to come out of his shell. Just his 3rd full season with the 'Wings, he managed 23 goals and 57 points while picking up limited minutes playing behind the likes of Hossa, Franzen, Datsyuk, and Zetterberg. By all accounts Hudler appeared poised for a breakout...