Red Wings’ Options for Replacing Simon Edvinsson Tony Wolak | December 20, 2024 On Wednesday night, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson sustained an upper-body injury and left the game. He did not return. While the Red Wings were able to piece together…
Steve Yzerman’s Red Wings Rebuild Has Succeeded So Far Tony Wolak | December 16, 2024 The Detroit Red Wings’ rebuild has become a deeply polarizing subject, with opinions ranging from glowing optimism to harsh criticism, depending on who you ask. But how does one measure…
Should the Red Wings Start Sebastian Cossa? Tony Wolak | December 3, 2024 At one point, many were curious why the Detroit Red Wings had so many goalies in their system. We now know why. Injuries to Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon have…
Red Wings on Playoff Bubble at Thanksgiving Checkpoint Tony Wolak | November 27, 2024 For the past two seasons, I’ve conducted a comparative analysis to determine whether or not the Detroit Red Wings were playoff contenders around this time of year. In 2022-23, they…
How the Red Wings Can Turn Their 2024-25 Season Around Tony Wolak | November 21, 2024 Since it’s been all doom and gloom for the Detroit Red Wings lately, I wanted to take a different approach. A positive approach. Make no mistake, if the goal is…
Red Wings Need to Consider a Coaching Change Tony Wolak | November 11, 2024 We’ve reached the point where the Detroit Red Wings might need to consider a coaching change. Detroit’s effort and structure have been inconsistent. Their five-on-five offense leaves much to be…
Red Wings Notebook: 12 Thoughts on Seider & Edvinsson, Trade Market & More Tony Wolak | November 6, 2024 After 11 games, the Detroit Red Wings are 5-5-1. This isn’t the start they wanted, but it could have been a lot worse. Now, after a few days off, they’re…
Red Wings Trade Maatta to Utah, Gain Roster Flexibility Tony Wolak | October 29, 2024 On Tuesday night, the Detroit Red Wings traded defenseman Olli Maatta to the Utah Hockey Club for a 2025 third-round pick. UPDATE: The #RedWings have traded defenseman Olli Maatta to…
The Truth Behind the Red Wings’ Shot Volume Disparity Tony Wolak | October 29, 2024 One of the most noticeable trends involving the Detroit Red Wings this season has been the wide discrepancy in shots. Opponents have been trouncing the Red Wings in the shot…
Red Wings’ Power Play Primed to Break Through Tony Wolak | October 21, 2024 Last year, one of the key factors in the Detroit Red Wings’ improved record was their power play. Their 23.1 percent conversion rate ranked ninth in the NHL in 2023-24.…
Red Wings’ Scoring Projections for 2024-25 Tony Wolak | October 10, 2024 After narrowly missing out on the postseason, the Detroit Red Wings made some modest roster tweaks this summer. Vladimir Tarasenko, Tyler Motte, Erik Gustafsson, and Cam Talbot were brought in,…
Red Wings Season Preview: Depth Chart, X-Factors, Projections & More Tony Wolak | October 7, 2024 Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings are a contradiction. They’re rebuilding, yet they’re loaded with veteran players. They’ve improved over the last few years, but are due…
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