Twitter Talk with Tom: Will the Red Wings’ Playoff Streak End? Tom Mitsos | October 3, 2014 The regular season is just a week away, as teams are finalizing their opening night rosters. The Detroit Red Wings have already seen their fair share of injuries, and the…
Is Mike Babcock on His Way Out the Door? Tom Mitsos | October 2, 2014 Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland talked to Mike Babcock on Tuesday about re-signing the coach. However, a deal is not close to being reached, according to MLive.com’s Ansar…
Should the Red Wings Let Mike Babcock Leave? Matthew Schultz | August 5, 2014 One of the biggest storylines heading into the Detroit Red Wings’ 2014-15 campaign is the uncertain future of head coach Mike Babcock. Babcock has one year remaining on his current contract,…
Give the Mule a Kick – Maximizing Johan Franzen’s Efficacy Prashanth Iyer | July 31, 2014 After finishing a five-game playoff run with zero goals and two assists, frustrations with Johan Franzen were at an all-time high. Wings’ fans in the past had always made excuses…
Adam Oates-A Good Fit For Wings’ Vacant Coaching Gig Jordan Hoy | July 29, 2014 Last time I checked former Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates is currently unemployed. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Mike Babcock still has one assistant coach vacancy left to fill. Is there…
Are Advanced Stats Smarter Than Mike Babcock? Prashanth Iyer | July 28, 2014 When you ask an NHL coach about why they switch up their lines so frequently, the answer is rarely based on statistics. Coaches cite finding chemistry, promoting cohesiveness, and igniting…
Red Wings Coach Mike Babcock Doesn’t Hold Back in Radio Interview Tom Mitsos | July 17, 2014 Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock was on Detroit Sports 105.1 on Thursday morning to discuss a number of things including free agency, his contract, Dan Cleary and whether or…
Is Mike Babcock Looking For The Trap Door? Jordan Hoy | June 20, 2014 On Thursday Detroit Red Wings’ associate coach Bill Peters bolted for the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, the focus will shift to the long-term future of Detroit’s head coach. At the moment things aren’t looking…
The Coaching Chess Match – Mike Babcock vs. Claude Julien Prashanth Iyer | April 26, 2014 After the Detroit Red Wings clinched their 23rd consecutive postseason berth, the focus quickly shifted to how much damage they could do in the playoffs. ESPN’s Craig Custance went as far…
Babcock To Jimmy Howard: Give Us Good Goaltending Jordan Hoy | April 16, 2014 Since taking over the Detroit net in 2009, Jimmy Howard and the Detroit Red Wings have been eliminated in round one three out of the last four seasons. Coincidence? Maybe…
The One BIG Reason Pens Can Win the East Tannor Torrao | April 13, 2014 With the NHL having realigned its teams and divisions for the 2013-2014 season, lets recap the new playoff format before diving into the meat of the article, shall we? In…
Jack Adams Award: Making a Bid for Babcock Marinna Marotta | April 8, 2014 Head over to the Detroit Red Wings home page and you’ll find a promotion for tickets to Round 1 Home Games of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Playoff hopes…