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Red Wings: Hidden Value in Recent Contract Extensions

Tony Wolak | March 14, 2023

In the last few weeks, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has dished out three contract extensions, including: In doing so, Yzerman checked off a few important items from…

Categories Commentary, Red Wings Management

Red Wings’ Määttä Extension Complicates Blue Line Picture

Devin Little | February 21, 2023

When the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had signed an extension with one of their players, not many people expected that defenseman Olli Määttä was who they were talking…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice

Red Wings Mock Trade Deadline: 4 Players On the Move

Tony Wolak | February 13, 2023

Sporting a 23-20-8 record, the Detroit Red Wings are firmly in position to sell at this year’s trade deadline. They started off strong and remained in the playoff picture far…

Categories Commentary, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice

Red Wings & Oilers: Trade Deadline Partners Once Again?

Tony Wolak | February 7, 2023

As the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline draws closer, the expectation is that the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers will be active. Edmonton will likely buy in an attempt to get…

Categories Commentary, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers

Red Wings’ 2023 Trade Bait: Value, Comparables & Potential Trade Partners

Tony Wolak | January 23, 2023

Could this be the last year that the Detroit Red Wings sell at the trade deadline? It’s entirely possible we see playoff action in Hockeytown next spring. But until then,…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Trade Deadline

3 Red Wings with Surprisingly Strong Starts to the 2022-23 Season

Devin Little | December 14, 2022

After discussing players that are off to disappointing starts last week, it’s only fair that now we look at the other side of the coin, right? Considering where the Detroit…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Ranking Red Wings’ 2022 Offseason Additions

Delaney Rimer | November 29, 2022

The 2022 offseason was a busy one for the Detroit Red Wings as tons of changes were made to the roster. Familiar faces bid their goodbyes and plenty of new…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings’ Chiarot Is Not the Best Defense Partner for Seider

Caleb Kerney | October 18, 2022

Moritz Seider is a phenom of a defensive specimen. He’s built like a tank, hits like a freight train, and made his presence felt in his Calder Trophy-winning season as…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings: 5 Fun Line Combinations For the Preseason

Logan Horn | September 19, 2022

With the Detroit Red Wings’ prospect tournament in Traverse City coming to a close on Sept. 19, and the team’s NHL training camp set to begin on Sept. 22, my…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings Overhaul Lineup with Surprising Free Agent Signings

Tony Wolak | July 14, 2022

The Detroit Red Wings made more than a splash in free agency on Wednesday – they made waves.  In all, the organization signed eight free agents, including: C/LW Andrew Copp…

Categories Free Agents, Red Wings Transactions

Capitals’ 2022 Offseason Free Agent Targets: Los Angeles Kings

Luke James | June 16, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings’ rebuild is heading in the right direction. Despite the team’s first-round playoff exit against the Edmonton Oilers, general manager Rob Blake’s team has made significant progress…

Categories Washington Capitals

Kings Have 4 Free Agents Who Won’t Be Back Next Season

Austin Stanovich | January 20, 2022

With the Los Angeles Kings turning the page on their rebuild and looking to be a competitive team again, now is the time to begin adding quality to the roster.…

Categories Los Angeles Kings
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