Detroit Red Wings Fans Need To Look Ahead Ian Dunham | October 17, 2012 Pavel Datsyuk is 34. Henrik Zetterberg is 32. Out of all the pieces of news that have left Detroit fans unsmiling, none are as serious as these. Some “low-information” fans…
Attitude May Be Tomas Jurco’s Greatest Attribute Andrew Johnson | August 8, 2012 There’s no question Tomas Jurco is a talented individual, but it’s becoming clear that his attitude may be as big of a plus as his abilities…
Red Wings Sign Hossa-like Prospect Marek Tvrdon Andrew Johnson | July 2, 2012 It’s not the signing Detroit Red Wings fans were hoping to hear about Monday morning, but it’s a signing nonetheless. Via the Macomb Daily’s Chuck Pleiness: “The Wings have signed…
An In-Depth 2012 Memorial Cup Preview David OConnor | May 15, 2012 The Memorial Cup is the most prized possession in Canadian major junior hockey. Presented each year to the champion of the Canadian Hockey League, the Memorial Cup tournament is round…
Tomas Jurco: The Next Red Wings Star? Andrew Johnson | May 11, 2012 On Thursday night the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs became back-to-back President’s Cup winners, clobbering the Rimouski Oceanic 8-0 in the closing game of their Championship series sweep. The result…
Defensemen, Goaltenders Should Be Detroit Red Wings’ Draft Priorities Andrew Johnson | May 1, 2012 Teemu Pulkkinen, Calle Jarnkrok, Tomas Tatar, Tomas Jurco, Gustav Nyquist, Riley Sheahan; You’ve likely heard those names before. They’re some of the Detroit Red Wings’ most exciting prospects, all potential…
The Complete Twitter Guide To The Detroit Red Wings Andrew Johnson | March 23, 2012 Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 6 years, you’ve heard of, and are likely on, the social networking service known as Twitter. As the popularity of…
The Prospect Panel David OConnor | January 6, 2012 Welcome to the latest of many weekly columns on The Hockey Writers: The Prospect Panel. Each week, three of our prospect writers will be answering your questions, as well as…
World Juniors Player Spotlight: Tomas Jurco Christopher Ralph | December 28, 2011 Tomas Jurco Date of birth: December 28, 1992 Place of birth: Kosice, Slovakia Ht: 6-2 Wt: 193 Shoots: L NHL Seasons: 0-R Drafted by Detroit in 2011 (2/35). As…
Tracking The Detroit Red Wings Prospects At The WJHC Andrew Johnson | December 28, 2011 As you may well know 2012’s edition of the World Junior Championships are now underway. You are also likely aware that the Detroit Red Wings are known for their drafting excellence…
World Juniors Team Slovakia Preview: Puck Magician Jurco Key To Success Christopher Ralph | December 25, 2011 Slovakia in their 2012 World Juniors medal quest may feel like they are skating uphill on a Red Bull Crashed Ice track with perennial powerful hockey nations Canada, Russia,…
NHL Draft Day One 2011 – Reactions: Trades Galore and Team Grades James Neveau | June 25, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, MN – The 2011 NHL Entry Draft got off to a pretty tame start in the Twin Cities. Other than the trade that sent…