If you ask any Red Wings fan about the greatest weakness on their favorite team’s roster, chances are that they will bring up the defense. With a goals-against per-game average of 3.73, it’s easy to see why. The best defender on the 2019-20 Red Wings was Filip Hronek, and this was his first full season
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There are few things as exciting as seeing a new face join a team. Whether it’s through trade or free agency, new blood sparks the imagination with what role they might play. Of course, the same is true for new players from North America and the wealth of talent to be found overseas playing in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, we follow-up yesterday’s news about Jason Botterill being let go as GM of the Buffalo Sabres, detailing ownership’s reason as to why. What’s next for franchise? Who is safe? Who isn’t? In Seattle, things are delayed, but how far behind are they? And, why haven’t they named their team yet?
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, Devin Little and Tony Wolak are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, while fans have heard from the Tampa Bay Lightning, there are comments from the other team to vote “no” on the 24-team play-in, the Carolina Hurricanes. In Detroit, there seems to be some correction on an earlier report about Dmytro Timashov, and in Colorado Bowen Byram got some less-than stellar
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the NHL has officially honored a few stars with awards, putting any debate to rest about where the play-in points might go. In Montreal, the Montreal Canadiens got good news and potentially bad news. The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding a prospect to their playoff roster, and the San Jose
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Detroit Red Wings and who they might be targeting in free agency. In Vancouver, the Canucks might be making big blue line changes. In Edmonton, the rumored trade with the New York Rangers and Oilers isn’t necessarily a slam dunk and in Tampa, why the
Throughout the 2019-20 season, the highlight of the Detroit Red Wings’ defense was 22-year-old Filip Hronek. In 65 games the young defender registered 31 points, placing him fifth in scoring among Red Wings skaters. With 10 of those points coming on the power play, it appears that the team has itself an offensive catalyst on
This season, the Detroit Red Wings’ goaltending duo of Jimmy Howard and Jonathan Bernier were under siege nearly every night. In the case of Howard, he had a ghastly 2-23-2 record and a save percentage (SV%) of just .882%. Bernier fared a bit better, with a SV% of .907%, but was mostly helpless given the
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Edmonton Oilers interest in re-signing forwards Riley Sheahan and Tyler Ennis. In San Jose, the Sharks may bring a former player into their coaching ranks, while they make plans for free agency. The Montreal Canadiens might have an offer sheet target in mind and Brent
It’s been repeated countless times on this website and many others across the hockey landscape. The standings will show you that it’s an undeniable fact. Yes, the Detroit Red Wings had a MISERABLE 2019-20 season. There are plenty of ways to quantify it. You could look to the team’s 39 points through 71 games —
Unless the NHL changes the draft lottery rules in the face of the ongoing season suspension, the Detroit Red Wings will pick in the top four of the NHL entry draft. By now, names like Alexis Lafrenière and Quinton Byfield are very familiar to Red Wings fans. However, the organization’s success in the 2020 draft
While the Detroit Red Wings wait to hear what happens next with this season, we can look forward to the offseason and beyond. They already locked down last-place overall and a top-four pick in the upcoming draft. Plus, Steve Yzerman has had (mostly) a full season to evaluate the organization. Could change be coming? Related:
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is talk about how the New York Islanders might navigate their salary cap if they go after some pricey forwards this off-season, the New York Rangers are trying to determine what defenseman Tony DeAngelo might cost to extend, and the Detroit Red Wings discuss the reason behind trading Andreas
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Anthony Mantha wants a long-term deal with the Detroit Red Wings, the Montreal Canadiens GM says he won’t rule out offer sheets as part of his re-tooling process and the Oilers are getting their top d-man back. Who sits? Finally, there are more updates on the coronavirus including it affecting
The Detroit Red Wings have had the top odds in this year’s draft lottery locked up for some time now. There’s no sense in rooting for losses. There’s no reason to root for other bottom-dwelling teams to pick up wins. The Wings are in a comically bad league of their own, and following a 7-1
Quick notes on the Bruins, Sabres and Eichel Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Boston Bruins will likely try to bulk up before the deadline. Wonder if this is the offseason were the Buffalo Sabres ownership/management see what kind of return they could get for Jack Eichel? Or will Eichel request a trade out
Canadiens scouting Avalanche Adrian Dater: One player who the Montreal Canadiens could have been scouting Monday night in Colorado was defenseman Ryan Graves. The Colorado Avalanche likely won’t be able to keep both Nikita Zadorov and Ryan. Zadorov will need a new contract this offseason and the Avs may have to decide which one to
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