Posts tagged with "Pavel Datsyuk"
Zetterberg's Retirement Will Cost Red Wings
August 25th, 2017 Henrik Zetterberg, the captain of the Detroit Red Wings, revealed his intention to retire before the completion of his current NHL contract. During a recent interview with a Swedish radio station, Henrik stated that he currently plans on playing two more years with the Red Wings despite being signed with the team through the 2020-21...
Blackhawks Rivalry With Wings Breeds Success
August 22nd, 2017 We've all heard the rip-roaring, thunderous crowds at the United Center, in unison, chant "Detroit sucks!" But while these chants occur, many Blackhawks fans can only sarcastically shake their heads, as if to say "yeah, right." It really doesn't matter where the Red Wings are in the standings -- Blackhawks fans love to take jabs at their...
Abdelkader Needs to Prove His Red Wings Contract
August 18th, 2017 It's no secret that Ken Holland and the Detroit Red Wings value Justin Abdelkader. To be more specific, Holland and company believe that Abdelkader is worth $4.25 million annually, a price tag that doesn't sit well with most fans in Hockeytown. Despite the criticism of Justin's seven-year extension in 2015, Holland truly believes the...
The Best Late Round NHL Draft Picks
July 6th, 2017 * Our best ever late round draft picks article was originally published in 2014. Time will tell if anyone should be added to the list. In the meantime, hard to argue with these guys best the best ever. In the annual NHL Entry Draft, teams select players who they believe have the skill and determination to be both consistent and...
My First NHL Playoffs Without the Detroit Red Wings
April 13th, 2017 My Detroit Red Wings will not be participating in the annual quest for the Stanley Cup this year, and, as a result, a variety of emotions are flowing through me as I sit down to take in the opening night of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There’s usually a sense of nervous excitement and eager anticipation this time of year. Karen...
Nielsen Finding His Way with Red Wings
January 23rd, 2017 When news broke that Pavel Datsyuk was going to leave the Detroit Red Wings and head home to Russia, many (including myself) thought the team would be stuck with the last year of his contract, leaving $7.5 million in dead cap space on the books. Luckily, general manager Ken Holland was able to move the contract with relative ease,...