A couple of weeks ago we analysed the teams eliminated in the first round to find what the Red Wings could learn from their mistakes, team construction, and any other relevant information. We broke the first round down into two parts, the teams eliminated in the East and Central divisions, and then the teams eliminated
Welcome to Re-Sign or Resign, a new segment covering the pros and cons of Detroit’s pending UFAs. We’ll be taking a closer look at each UFA while going over two schools of thought: re-signing the player, or letting him run free into the sunset. Earlier this week, we covered Luke Glendening. Today’s topic is the
OK, so technically this is yesterday when this posts, but it’s still one of the greatest moments in sports for me, so I’m definitely including this. Six examples that explain how the Islanders find success – Sportsnet.ca The New York Islanders have done something almost impossible in today’s NHL — play a committed style of
The Detroit Red Wings hold the sixth pick in the 2021 NHL draft, which is scheduled to be held virtually July 23-24. The onus is on general manager Steve Yzerman and his inner circle to find a player who can help the rebuild. We aren’t likely to see the results for at least a couple
The Free Agency period begins on July 28. Many teams plan on being very busy filling out rosters and the Detroit Red Wings are no exception. For the Red Wings, players like Dougie Hamilton and Taylor Hall are most likely not going to be available. Detroit General Manager Steve Yzerman will likely use free agency
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Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings will get the rare opportunity to select two players in the first round of the draft. An early exit for Washington means that the Wing’s second pick in the first now rests at 22nd overall. What direction will Yzerman take in the draft with another shot in the first?
The 2018 and 2019 drafts are somewhat of a sore spot for fans of the Detroit Red Wings for two reasons: the Hughes brothers. Quinn, a defenseman, was selected in 2018 by the Vancouver Canucks at seventh overall, the next pick after the Red Wings drafted Filip Zadina. The tanking “motto” for the 2018-19 season
There was only one game played on June 16, and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown for the second straight year. This date in National Hockey League also saw a very memorable draft and more honors for two of the most decorated defensemen to ever play in the league. Back-to-Back Sweeps for Red
Welcome to Re-Sign or Resign, a new segment covering the pros and cons of Detroit’s pending UFAs. We’ll be taking a closer look at each UFA while going over two schools of thought: re-signing the player, or letting him run free into the sunset. Today’s topic is elite faceoff man Luke Glendening. Ah, Cool Backhand
31 Thoughts: How Stanley Cup Playoffs could affect the blueliner market – Sportsnet.ca 29. Mentioned it on Saturday Headlines a couple of weeks ago, but wanted to include it here, too: St. Louis made Vince Dunn available, and several teams are taking a long look. As always a lot here. I picked this because I
Jan 16, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) against the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bronson-USA TODAY Sports Wings Draft: Brandt Clarke, Yet Another Two-Way Defenseman by Alex Faber Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin’s name has come up from time to time in trade rumors.
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The Detroit Red Wings are set to select sixth overall in the 2021 draft, as well as 22nd by virtue of the Washington Capitals’ pick they acquired in the Anthony Mantha trade. This year’s draft has been characterized by its overall unpredictability due to seasons being shortened or cancelled due to COVID-19, as well as
The Red Wings could be looking to round-out their blue line this season with stellar top-end defenseman. Could Brandt Clarke be that defenseman for Detroit? 2021 Season As Covid-19 forced hockey leagues around the world to postpone or completely skip the 2021 season, dozens of top-prospects scrambled to leagues around the world in an attempt
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 Tony Wolak, Devin Little, Patrick Brown, and Kyle Knopp are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking
New York Rangers hire Gerard Gallant as head coach – Sportsnet.ca The New York Rangers have hired Gerard Gallant to be the team’s 36th head coach in franchise history, a team source confirmed to NHL.com Gallant was hired by the Rangers. He beat out several candidates, including Goofus, who had his phone on silent and
Among Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman’s tasks this offseason is deciding whether to re-sign Sam Gagner and Bobby Ryan. Both are veteran forwards and former high draft picks who have tried to reboot their careers as complementary pieces in the Wings’ rebuild. Both have been brought in by Yzerman. Both can be had for similar
When Detroit Red Wings defenseman and now studio analyst Larry Murphy compared the ’97 Cup to his kids, I couldn’t grasp the reference. How could he not have a favorite title? I knew you’re not supposed to have a favorite kid, but how could you not have a favorite Cup? Nearly a quarter century later
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