Posts About "Robby Fabbri"
Lafreniere Would Significantly Alter Red Wings’ 2020-21 Outlook
May 19th, 2020 On behalf of the Detroit Red Wings, I selected Alexis Lafreniere in The Hockey Writers’ mock draft. To say it was an easy decision would be a gross understatement. Lafreniere is the consensus top pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. His vision, hockey IQ, and offensive skill set are already elite and he’s expected to be an impact player...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Team Awards
April 30th, 2020 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Raymond Harrison, Tony Wolak, Devin Little, and Rachel Anderson are the muckers who form THW’s forechecking unit and...
Making Sense of the Red Wings' Messy RFA Situation
March 23rd, 2020 It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings have quite a few restricted free agents to sign this offseason – whenever that might be. In all, Steve Yzerman will need to make a decision on 12 pending RFAs, including top-six forwards Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi. Robby Fabbri and prospects Evgeny Svechnikov and Taro Hirose will...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' RFAs - To Sign or Not to Sign
March 9th, 2020 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Raymond Harrison and Devin Little are the muckers who form THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red Wings...
Recent Red Wings Trades Hint at Yzerman's Deadline Plans
February 22nd, 2020 When he assumed the role of general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman preached patience. He wasn't coming in to make sweeping changes just to catapult the team back into contention. Good things take time, and he made sure to set the bar low for the upcoming season. Related: Diving Into the Detroit Red Wings' No-Trade...
5 Takeaways from Red Wings' Surprising Win Over Bruins
February 10th, 2020 After being shutout for the third time in four games back on Feb. 7, the Detroit Red Wings welcomed the league-leading Boston Bruins to Little Caesars Arena on Sunday afternoon. In a game during which many pundits expected the Red Wings to get steamrolled, the team responded with a gutsy performance, shocking the Bruins en route to a...
Red Wings Should Lock Down Robby Fabbri
January 29th, 2020 In total, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has made five deals this season. Some have been bigger hits than others. However, there is no doubt that the most successful trade he has made thus far is the trade he made to acquire 24-year-old winger Robby Fabbri. In 34 games with the Red Wings, Fabbri has 10 goals and 23...
Blues Have Got 'Found Money' in Backup Allen
December 25th, 2019 Whatever you do, don’t call it a comeback for St. Louis Blues backup goalie Jake Allen. Allen vs. Binnington Admittedly, Allen is putting together a stellar campaign. He’s 7-2-2 with a 2.19 goals-against average and .931 save percentage. Those are stats superior to those of No. 1 goalie Jordan Binnington, who just made history...
Red Wings: Grading Steve Yzerman's Trades So Far
December 19th, 2019 General manager Steve Yzerman's fateful homecoming to the Detroit Red Wings has brought with it the winds of change. Yzerman, not one to idly sit by, has made a variety of trades, signings, and deals to ensure the team doesn't get too complacent. If he sees a need, he fills it. If he notices a prospect or player under-performing, he...
Red Wings Get Full Value out of Fabbri
December 14th, 2019 Up until the start of this 2019-20 season, Detroit Red Wings forward Robby Fabbri’s nickname could very well have been “Fabergé,” but for all the wrong reasons. Fabbri's Reputation for Fragility Fabbri’s reputation is based on his mere 155 games played over the course of his first four seasons in the league before this...
The Grind Line: Detroit Red Wings Reasons for Positivity
December 11th, 2019 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Rachel Anderson, Devin Little, Raymond Harrison, and Jake Rivard are the muckers who makeup THW’s forechecking unit and...
Fabbri Trade Was a Necessary Evil for Blues
November 10th, 2019 Earlier this week, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong made an unpopular move, parting with fan-favorite winger Robby Fabbri. In exchange, the Blues received Jacob de la Rose from the Detroit Red Wings, a return that underwhelmed many of Fabbri's more ardent supporters. The trade is not a clear "win" for the Blues on...
Fabbri Scores Twice in 1st Game, Red Wings Beat Bruins 4-2
November 8th, 2019 DETROIT — Robby Fabbri scored twice in his first game with Detroit and the Red Wings beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 Friday night to snap a four-game skid. Fabbri was acquired from St. Louis on Wednesday night and quickly got his second and third goals of the season. Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha also scored for Detroit, and Tyler...
