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Kris Draper

5 Players You Didn’t Know Were Winnipeg Jets

December 21, 2020 by Declan Schroeder
Bryan Marchment San Jose Sharks

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, …

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Categories Archives, Winnipeg Jets Tags Gary Smith, Kris Draper, Serge Savard, Stu Barnes

Two of the Cheapest NHL Trades Ever

December 16, 2020 by Andrew Forbes
Kris Draper Detroit Red Wings

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 …

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Categories Archives, Hockey History Tags Kris Draper, Ray Sheppard

Today in Hockey History: July 26

November 17, 2020July 26, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Kris Draper Detroit Red Wings

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 and …

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Categories Canadiens History, Column, Kings History, Red Wings History, Sabres History Tags Kris Draper, Larry Robinson, Rick Martin, Top Story

Kris Draper: One of the Best for Just a Buck

August 8, 2018 by Rachel Anderson
Kris Draper Detroit Red Wings

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 …

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Categories Red Wings Transactions Tags Kris Draper, Scouting

Detroit Red Wings Alumni Game Roster Announced

January 15, 2016 by Tony Wolak
Chris Chelios

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. …

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Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings History Tags Coors Stadium Series, Kris Draper, Larry Murphy, Nicklas Lidstrom

Detroit Red Wings: How The Grind Line Revolutionized The NHL

October 1, 2015 by Tony Wolak
Kris Draper Red Wings Stanley Cup

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 …

Read moreDetroit Red Wings: How The Grind Line Revolutionized The NHL

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings History, Trending Tags Darren McCarty, Kirk Maltby, Kris Draper, Scotty Bowman

The Detroit Red Wings’ Alumni Dream Team: Centers

August 24, 2015 by Tony Wolak
Sergei Fedorov Detroit Red Wings

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 …

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Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings History Tags Igor Larionov, Kris Draper, Sergei Fedorov, Steve Yzerman

A Rivalry Renewed as Red Wings Beat Avalanche

October 20, 2013 by Andrew Forbes

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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Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Chris Osgood, Cody McLeod, Kris Draper, Niklas Kronwall, Patrick Roy, Rivalries

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