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Kris Draper

Two of the Cheapest NHL Trades Ever

Andrew Forbes | December 16, 2022

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…

Today in Hockey History: July 26

Matthew Zator | July 26, 2022

One of the greatest defensemen of all time changed addresses after 17 seasons in his original home. Plus, one of the best returns on a dollar called it a career,…

5 Players You Didn’t Know Were Winnipeg Jets

Declan Schroeder | December 21, 2021

The Jets 1.0 had many notable stars who played the bulk or a big chunk of their careers in Winnipeg, such as Randy Carlyle, Dale Hawerchuk, Paul MacLean, Teppo Numminen,…

Red Wings Front Office Brings Championship Mentality to Current Team

Charlie Lapastora | September 22, 2021

Who else replays those 1990s and 2000s Detroit Red Wings moments whenever you see the front office staff either step to the podium, take in a hockey game from the…

Top 3 Red Wings Games Called By Gary Thorne

Patrick Brown | March 11, 2021

Welcome back to old time hockey. The NHL announced Wednesday that it has agreed to a deal with ESPN that runs for seven years, including four Stanley Cup Final broadcasts,…

Kris Draper: One of the Best for Just a Buck

Rachel Anderson | August 8, 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…

Detroit Red Wings Alumni Game Roster Announced

Tony Wolak | January 15, 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.…

Detroit Red Wings: How The Grind Line Revolutionized The NHL

Tony Wolak | October 1, 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…

The Detroit Red Wings’ Alumni Dream Team: Centers

Tony Wolak | August 24, 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…

A Rivalry Renewed as Red Wings Beat Avalanche

Andrew Forbes | October 20, 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…

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