Happy Friday, WIIM Community! I’ve got an ask from the mothership that I’d like to pass on to you. They have a team dedicated to the community experience and they want me to share an engagement survey to, as they put it: learn more about community members’ motivations, behaviors, and needs when it comes to
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Simon Edvinsson (#7 in front of the goal at the start of the clip) defends at the end of the PK, picks up the puck and finds a pass to a newly released teammate for a breakaway. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/UVxk8ZVk46 — IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) August 12, 2021 Former Blackhawks coach gives investigators account of player abuse allegations
When Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman selected Simon Edvinsson with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, many saw it as taking a player with a huge upside that if met–would make Detroit’s blue line absolutely dominant. That’s of course, if everything goes right. The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler described him as the “2021 NHL
Progress is not linear. This is a philosophy shared by psychologists, fitness professionals, and philosophers of the world. There is no straight path to success. Any fans of the Detroit Red Wings in the 1990s knew this. From the turbulence of the early 90s to the eventual success of 1997 and 1998, there was never
Bovada seems decently confident that Lucas Raymond makes the team out of camp this year, huh? Report: Canucks’ Pettersson wants to ‘play for a team that’s winning’ – Sportsnet “I want to stay (in Vancouver) now, but I also want to play for a team that’s winning and has the chance to go far into
In 2020-21, Albert Johansson proved that he’s one of the best defensive prospects in the Detroit Red Wings pipeline. Let’s examine Johansson’s skillset, progression and when he projects to become a member of the Wings’ main roster–which could hopefully someday see a pairing with Moritz Seider. 2021 Statline Farjestad (Swedish Hockey League) Games Played: 44
Every NHL team has had its misery through bad trades or free agent signings. The Detroit Red Wings are no exception. The Ken Holland Era produced some questionable transactions that have forced new General Manager Steve Yzerman to completely refurbish the on-ice product, but even the Captain has made a couple plans that didn’t work
Moritz Seider is getting ready for yet another big year — after taking the SHL by storm, the 20-year-old German defenseman has his eyes set on full-time NHL action. While there should be no doubt that the reigning SHL Defenseman of the Year, and the best defenseman at the World Championship will make his NHL
Detroit Red Wings sign Jakub Vrana to three-year deal that has lower cap hit than Anthony Mantha – RMNB “I think size and skill is how you win, especially in the playoffs,” MacLellan said. “You can get bigger, but if you can’t play the game, I don’t think it contributes much to your lineup. I
Jakub Vrana re-signed on Tuesday and Detroit Red Wings fan rejoiced. With another RFA off the list, the final three still to be signed are be Filip Hronek, Givani Smith, and Adam Erne. The latter of three has an arbitration hearing on August 21. Vrana’s three-year, $5.25M AAV deal is an investment in what general
When Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman took over, he explained that he would be evaluating first and then determining his direction after. The evaluation–and Yzerman’s presence in the building, didn’t go unnoticed by players. Said Dylan Larkin via the Detroit Free Press’s Helene St. James: “His presence is felt every day in our
Apr 15, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Prospect Pipeline Deep Dive: Theodor Niederbach by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings and Jakub Vrana will avoid
The Red Wings have announced they’ve locked up key RFA Jakub Vrana on a three-year agreement. While the team doesn’t disclose salary numbers, Elliotte Friedman was out with the dollar amount immediately: AAV of $5.25 million: DET & Jakub Vrana settle with a 3x$5.25M extension — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 10, 2021 The news comes
For anyone who didn’t listen to the final episode of Fer Sure, I am leaving the Winging it in Motown staff at the end of August. I will not be able to give the site the attention I need to once this upcoming school year starts, and I am a person who is incapable of
“That should be my goal and is my goal,” Suter said of becoming Detroit’s second line center. Devin Little brings plenty of optimism with his deeper look at Pius Suter. The need for a scoring second-line center has been growing by the seasons following Frans Nielsen’s dip in production. With Robby Fabbri moving to the
The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of top-tier players in their pipeline – and one who has garnered a lot of attention from the fanbase: Theodor Niederbach. 2021 Statline MoDo (HockeyAllsvenskan) Game Played: 15 Goals: 3 Assists: 6 Frolunda J20 (SHL Juniors) Games Played: 19 Goals: 13 Assists: 22 Frolunda Games Played: 20 Goals: 3
So this is it. After 4 years and 76 episodes, we have recorded our final episode. Thankfully, we were able to close out the show with Jay returning for the final episode to join Sara and me. The first segment focuses on why I am leaving Winging it in Motown after five years, and mostly,
Nothing that’s official news, but I did stumble across a post on Instagram that showed Dylan Larkin, Vlad Namestnikov, and UFA Artem Anisimov all skating together in Detroit: My guess is that we might see Anisimov on a PTO contract soon. Around The NHL Veteran goaltender Anders Nilsson is retiring due to concussion symptoms and
It has been six years since the Detroit Red Wings have played a playoff game. Only two players from that team are currently playing for Detroit. Only 14 players from that team played at least one NHL game last season. Detroit’s record since their last playoff series is 131-191-51 in 373 games played for a
The Detroit Red Wings Robert Mastrosimone is unique in the organizational pipeline: he’s a sniper. How is the young forward developing since his selection in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft as one of Yzerman’s first draft picks? 2021 Statline Boston University Games Played: 15 Goals: 3 Assists: 5 Measurables C/LW 5-foot-10 170