This was yesterday, but the Freep put up a story about how Yzerman is playing 4D chess with the Blashill decision behind a paywall and I’m not paying for that kind of bucket-carrying. I’m still very much in favor of Yzerman, but pretending that this is some kind of master-stroke level work is silly. Of
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The Detroit Red Wings slapped the C on hometown favorite Dylan Larkin this season. The 2014 first round draft pick has dazzled since he set foot on the ice at training camp back in 2015. The longest tenured Red Wing on the roster, big things were expected from the captain. While reviews were mixed, Larkin
Feb 25, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Sam Gagner (89) celebrates with goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) after the game against the Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Red Wings: Updates on 9 Top Defensemen Drafted Since 2018 by Jeff Hawkins The Detroit Red Wings avoided
ICYMI 16. Another *secret* award! If you’ve ever read one of my game recaps over at @wingingitmotown you know I am a big fan of true sports crimes. Therefore, I felt we should celebrate the player who spent the most time in the Bad Boy Box™ #DRWAwards Our powerful antihero is… pic.twitter.com/8cJC6l2jHW — supernintendo chalmers
The Detroit Red Wings went big, drafting five prospects – Seth Barton, Alec Regula, Moritz Seider, Antti Tuomisto, and William Wallinder – who stand at least 6-foot-3. They went tough, tabbing two of the hardest hitters – Jared McIsaac and Seider – in their respective draft classes. They went mobile with a trio of strong
[From the Griffins] GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Riley Barber’s 20th goal of this shortened 32-game season, scored with 5:37 remaining on Saturday, broke a 1-1 tie and propelled the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Monsters in their 2020-21 finale at Van Andel Arena. Grand Rapids’ fifth power play chance of
Apr 22, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) hugs right wing Filip Zadina (11) after scoring a goal during the first period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Red Wings Player Grades: Richard Panik by Alex Faber If you’re watching
It’s that time of the year…again. Is it bad that I’m becoming numb to missing the playoffs? Probably. Am I glad we aren’t floundering in the first round year after year? Definitely. Do I still hunger for playoff action? Without a doubt. The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs start today. For fans of hockey, this is
First up, remember that the #DRWAwards hosted by our very own Helmerroids is going on tonight on Twitter. you can follow at @Helmerroids and with #DRWAwards. WIIM Bracket Challenge! It’s back. Join us for bragging rights. Prospect Spotlight: Moritz Seider enjoys impressive season in Sweden – NHL.com “Is he ready to play in the NHL
Perhaps the least discussed aspect of the Anthony Mantha trade was the acquisition of Richard Panik. How did he do in this first twelve games as a Red Wing? 2021 Statline (In Detroit) Games Played: 12 Goals: 1 Assists: 3 +/-: 0 Preseason Projection Veteran depth on a potential championship team in Washington 2021 Season in a Nutshell Richard
[From the Griffins] CLEVELAND – In their final road game of the 2020-21 season, the Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters by a 6-4 count on Friday at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. After getting shut out by Kaden Fulcher and the Griffins 2-0 here on Tuesday, the Monsters opened the scoring 6:07 into
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Taro Hirose #67 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena on October 25, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings: Yzerman’s Patience on Blashill Decision Makes Sense by Nate Brown Looking at just the six games in Detroit this
Hindsight can hurt. During the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Ken Holland traded back on the Red Wings’ first-round pick, moving Pavel Datsyuk’s contract while securing an additional second-round pick in the process. With the extra picks, he drafted Dennis Cholowski and Filip Hronek and used the extra cap space to sign Frans Nielsen. This move
Detroit Red Wings: 2020-21 Grades for the Young Core 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. I tried to use three other articles,
The Red Wings brass were supposed to sit down and “very quickly” decide on the fate of Jeff Blashill. Extend him, cut him loose, or find a new organizational role? Nearly a week later, nary a peep from Steve Yzerman, or Jeff Blashill. The decision is an important one as the Red Wings appear to
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 15: Jakub Vrana #15 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his second period goal while playing the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena on April 15, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings Report Cards: Grading Thomas Greiss by Alex Faber One of the most exciting
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
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