This could not interest me less, but far be it from me to deny any of you the chance to enter before Friday. Karel Gut said this was happening in our comments a while ago but now it’s apparently official. Bye. The importance of communication with Rod Brind’Amour (VIDEO) – The Coaches Site “There’s a
[From the Griffins] GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – One night after registering their first shutout of the season, the Grand Rapids Griffins suffered their first blanking on Wednesday in a 7-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves at Van Andel Arena. Chicago only led 2-0 through 39 minutes and 57 seconds of play before a late second-period
Steve Yzerman’s silence on the Detroit Red Wings coaching front would seem to favor Jeff Blashill, but hold off on placing any bets. Yzerman is as deliberate and patient as they come; when he was named general manager in April 2019, he announced he wanted to spend his first year observing. He held off on
DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 19: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings blocks a shot on goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on April 19, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings: Waiting Game Continues for Decision on Coach Blashill by Jeff
So what happens to Jeff Blashill? Will he join the list of unemployed coaches? Will he be granted a Pandemic Pass and get a 2-year deal? Will the ghost of Ken Holland come back to haunt the DoughJo and sign him to a five year extension? Or something else altogether? What do you WANT to
Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel free to
Go through the gallery above to view Ted Kulfan’s final grades for the 2020-21 Detroit Red Wings. Click here if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery. Detroit — The record was better, the product on the ice was improved. No, the Red Wings aren’t going to the playoffs. That streak has now reached five seasons. But when you watched the Wings often
The Detroit Red Wings‘ waiting game continues. General Manager Steve Yzerman said last month he would meet with coach Jeff Blashill “very quickly” after the season to discuss his future. It’s now Day 3 (and counting) and no word from the front office. What’s the delay? There isn’t. Red Wings Respect If Blashill’s relationship with
As a whole, the Detroit Red Wings improved this season. But what about the individual players? Prior to the 2020-21 campaign, I outlined benchmarks for Detroit’s young core – goals that exemplified developmental progress. Now that the season is over, let’s revisit those benchmarks, see how the players fared, and dish out pass/fail grades accordingly.
The Red Wings’ 2021 campaign wrapped up on Saturday night in Columbus, a 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets. With that, the strangest season on record ended with perhaps the most predictable result. The Red Wings having slightly improved, still finishing in the bottom third of the league, still missing the playoffs. While the
This date has provided plenty of big postseason moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. In addition, two Hall of Famers and all-time greats are celebrating birthdays today. It is time to hop aboard the THW time machine and enjoy a trip through the decades to relive all the best moments May 12
Way less angry than I expected. 31 Thoughts: What caused the ‘disconnect’ between Eichel, Sabres – Sportsnet I find it hard to believe Eichel isn’t consulting the best of the best, while Buffalo’s reticence comes from artificial disc replacement lacking evidence of its effectiveness on elite-level athletes. It’s a relatively new phenomenon. As far as
[From the Griffins] CLEVELAND – Kaden Fulcher earned his first AHL shutout behind 22 saves and Joe Veleno and Riley Barber scored first-period power play goals to give the Grand Rapids Griffins a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Monsters on Tuesday at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Winners of three straight, the Griffins improved to 6-2
Two months ago, I wrote about how the Detroit Red Wings should go after Jack Eichel only if the price if right. I also conceded that any deal Steve Yzerman made involving him would give up considerable assets and not be as helpful to the rebuild. Times have changed. Eichel has not minced words lately,
For those who like to play fantasy sports, the allure isn’t just the money involved. It’s also the action, which is a big part of what’s missing in a slow-rolling rebuilding effort like the one Tigers fans are enduring in Detroit. Sure, there was a brief spark generated by the arrival of Casey Mize and
COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 27: Gavin Bayreuther #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Richard Panik #24 of the Detroit Red Wings chase after the puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena on April 27, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) The 3 Most Improved Red Wings of the 2020-21 Season
COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 27: Gavin Bayreuther #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Richard Panik #24 of the Detroit Red Wings chase after the puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena on April 27, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) The 3 Most Improved Red Wings of the 2020-21 Season
Detroit — The wait continues around Little Caesars Arena. The regular season ended Saturday for the Red Wings, but a decision regarding the future of coach Jeff Blashill has yet to be announced. Tuesday came and went with no word from general manager Steve Yzerman regarding a decision as to whether Blashill will return for
Pull up Siri or whatever AI assistant you have on your phone and then ask it “who is the Magic Man?” Seriously, do it, I’ll wait. Pavel “The Magic Man” Datsyuk’s reputation transcends the game of hockey. For sports fans across the state of Michigan, he’s a symbol of greatness, representing an era where the
Vladislav Namestnikov goes mic’d up against the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 27, 2021. Presented by Enterprise