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Taro Hirose

Red Wings Mailbag: Edvinsson, Bubble Players, Hirose & More

Devin Little | May 10, 2022

With the news that Jeff Blashill will not be returning behind the bench for the Detroit Red Wings next season, general manager Steve Yzerman has already kicked off the offseason…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings’ Taro Hirose Looking to Earn NHL Spot One Way or Another

Devin Little | March 19, 2022

It wasn’t that long ago that winger Taro Hirose had just joined the Detroit Red Wings following a successful collegiate career with the Michigan State Spartans. The Winnipeg-native had interest…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

AHL Central News: Playoff Race Heats Up

Greg Boysen | January 10, 2022

All seven teams of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Central Division were back in action after the COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous postponements the previous week. The rosters are still in…

Categories AHL, Column, News

Red Wings Prospect Update: Soderblom, Edvinsson, Wallinder & More

Devin Little | November 11, 2021

In this week’s Detroit Red Wings prospects roundup, we’re going to be spending the bulk of our time in Sweden, otherwise known as Hockeytown East. The Swedish Hockey League (SHL)…

Categories NHL Prospects, Red Wings Prospects

3 Griffins Players Ready to Push for A Spot in the NHL

Devin Little | August 11, 2021

The Detroit Red Wings have gained a bit of a reputation for letting their prospects marinate in the American Hockey League (AHL) longer than the average team. Terms like “overripe”…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Prospects

AHL Central News: Finally, a Busy Weekend

Greg Boysen | March 29, 2021

For the first time in what seemed like forever, the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Central Division had a busy weekend with all six teams playing twice. We saw weekend splits…

Categories AHL, Column, News

AHL Central News: Wolves Stay Perfect, Griffins Reload

Greg Boysen | February 19, 2021

The American Hockey League’s Central Division lost a game this week to a winter weather emergency in the Lone Star State. The first-place team remained perfect on the season while…

Categories AHL, Column, News

Red Wings: Hirose & Smith Deserve to Stay in the Lineup

Devin Little | February 13, 2021

Over the course of a rebuild, many players will have their moment in the limelight. But, whether you like it or or not, no player is guaranteed a spot in…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

5 Stand-Outs From Red Wings’ 2020-21 Training Camp

Devin Little | January 12, 2021

Training camp presents different objectives for different players. The mainstays use it as a way to fine-tune their game before the real games begin. Other players on the fringe of…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice

AHL Central News: A Well Deserved Break

Greg Boysen | January 28, 2020

The American Hockey League’s Central Division has two teams pulling away from the pack while the remaining six teams battle it out for two playoff spots. After another busy week,…

Categories AHL

Red Wings’ Taro Hirose on Clear Development Path

Rachel Anderson | January 9, 2020

Taro Hirose has been a work in progress for the Detroit Red Wings since his 2018-19 late-season acquisition. He was a pleasant discovery fresh off the NCAA circuit and, since…

Categories Red Wings Prospects

Analyzing the Red Wings’ Next Call-Up Options

Devin Little | January 7, 2020

One of the few success stories within this season for the Detroit Red Wings is the call-up of Filip Zadina. He currently sits in the team’s top-10 for scoring in…

Categories Red Wings Prospects
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