Posts About "Thomas Greiss"
Red Wings' Defense Best & Worst-Case Scenarios for 2020-21 Season
January 13th, 2021 The Detroit Red Wings have an intriguing season ahead of themselves, like every NHL team. Detroit comes in with few expectations, making for an interesting season to evaluate players. With one of the most unique seasons about the start on Wednesday, including the Red Wings hosting the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena...
5 Stand-Outs From Red Wings' 2020-21 Training Camp
January 12th, 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 the roster use it as a way to fight for those precious roster spots. In the case of the Detroit Red Wings, it seemed like everyone was skating with something...
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 2 William M. Jennings Trophy-Winning Duos
December 23rd, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The William M....
Detroit Red Wings' Newest Fan Favorite
December 17th, 2020 When I was a little kid, growing up in Hamtramck, maybe seven years old, I wanted to be Brendan Shanahan. I mean, sure I wanted to play like him, of course, but I wanted to BE him. I don't know what it was about him to this day. He looked big and strong, the number 14 looked cool on the back of his jersey, and when I asked my dad what...
4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters
December 14th, 2020 One can argue that the hardest position to properly fill in hockey is the role of the backup goaltender. Not only do you need an NHL-caliber goalie who is able to perform without having a consistent playing schedule, but he also has to be good enough to step into the starting role for weeks or even months should injury strike the...
Red Wings Blashill Has Options With A New Goaltending Tandem in 2020-21
November 21st, 2020 Signing unrestricted free agent Thomas Greiss was a big offseason add for the Detroit Red Wings. The transaction allows Jeff Blashill to create a sound strategy for the shortened season with two capable players. Thomas Greiss, Detroit Red Wings (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) Candidly, I always assumed the German-born player was...
Red Wings Have a "1B" Goaltender in Thomas Greiss
October 20th, 2020 Following a flurry of moves at the open of free agency, the Detroit Red Wings look remarkably different from the group they iced during the 2019-20 season. One of those changes comes in goal, where longtime starter Jimmy Howard is out and former New York Islander Thomas Greiss is in. But make no mistake: the new goaltender on the scene...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Most Important Offseason Move
October 19th, 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. This week, Devin Little, Ian McNaughton, and Tony Wolak are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off...
Red Wings Revamp Roster, Address Key Concerns
October 12th, 2020 Before the offseason kicked off, the Detroit Red Wings were faced with four key questions. Through free agency and internal roster management, general manager Steve Yzerman was able to resolve those major concerns, putting the Red Wings in a great spot heading into the 2020-21 season. In all, Yzerman signed eight players to...
Red Wings Sign Thomas Greiss to 2-Year Deal
October 10th, 2020 Veteran goaltender Thomas Greiss has signed a two-year contract worth $7.2 million ($3.6 million cap hit) with the Detroit Red Wings. https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1314949330739040258 With 282 regular-season games of experience, the 34-year-old Greiss has been a backup or 1B option in net for most of his career. He...
3 Short-Term Contracts the Devils Need to Pursue in Free Agency
September 17th, 2020 Sometimes, it's the dull, short-term additions that can really catapult rebuilding teams to the next level. These are the "not so flashy" calculated risks teams take to fill multiple needs while still thinking about the long haul. Although New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald is looking to avoid leveling the salary-cap...
3 Takeaways from Islanders' Game 1 Loss to the Lightning
September 8th, 2020 The New York Islanders faced an improbable task of playing their first Conference Final Game in 27 years, nearly 48 hours after their Game 7 win Saturday night over the Philadelphia Flyers. Also, the Islanders spent their off-day traveling from the bubble in Toronto to Edmonton, and clearly, they were not up to the task in their 8-2...
Senators Need to Target These Mid-Tier Free Agents
September 7th, 2020 The National Hockey League offseason is a time for reflection, ample rest, and the ability to look back and wonder what could have been (or what was) for 31 teams. Heading into the 2020-21 season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ottawa Senators are a club looking to upgrade in several areas. They would greatly benefit from an...
