Embed from Getty Images Steve Yzerman worked wonders for a rebuilding Tampa Bay Lightning team and organization. He did it through shrewd trades, contract buyouts and outstanding draft picks. Yzerman has recently said he does not believe you can build a team through free agency. So how does one of the best general managers in…
The Detroit Red Wings have faith in goalie Filip Larsson
Embed from Getty Images Filip Larsson is preparing for his first pro season with the Grand Rapids Griffins. If it is anything like his final two seasons as an amateur, the Griffins and Detroit Red Wings fans will be delighted. Playing at the University of Denver, Larsson went 13-6-3, with a 1.95 goals-against average and…
Detroit Lions Kenny Golladay ready to breakout
Embed from Getty Images Kenny Golladay, is fresh off a 1,000 yard season and entering his third in the NFL. Golladay, a third-round pick in 2017 out of Northern Illinois is ready to take his game to the next level and the Detroit Lions offense will only benefit from it. In the 2018-19 NFL season…
Joe Veleno thinks he can play for the Detroit Red Wings this season
Embed from Getty Images “I do, I think so,” Joe Veleno said. “For any guy here, it’s a big opportunity. Detroit’s in a big rebuild and there’s a lot of open spots. I’m definitely taking that into consideration and giving it my best to play on the team next year.” Responding to the question if…
How I evaluate talent
Embed from Getty Images I was asked how I evaluate talent recently. While I am absolutely not a trained scout, I do have a firm understanding of skill, sports IQ and how a potential prospect fits the dynamics of a team. With that said, I will walk you through how I identified Moritz Seider as…
The Detroit Red Wings 2019 NHL draft: Day 2
Embed from Getty Images April 19, 2019, Steve Yzerman returned to the Detroit Red Wings organization. The only organization he knew during his 20 year Hall of Fame career. When he fielded questions from the media right after accepting the general manager position, Yzerman was asked what his first order of business would be. His…
The Detroit Red Wings select Moritz Seider in the first round
Embed from Getty Images Exhale Detroit Red Wings fans. It is going to be okay. No really. First year general manager Steve Yzerman walked up and announced the pick. Many fans and media were caught off guard. But Detroit picked a very good hockey player. German defensemen Moritz Seider, is big, 6′ 4″. Seider is…
The Detroit Pistons draft as yielded solid picks so far
Embed from Getty Images The reason people should steer clear of Mock Drafts was on full display last night. In rounds one and two of the 2019 NBA draft, the Detroit Pistons were “Mocked” by many different outlets and connected to many different players. Then the actual draft got underway and Detroit went against popular…
The Detroit Pistons Ed Stefanski makes a swanky trade
Embed from Getty Images Jon Leuer had fallen out of favor with Detroit Pistons fans. Leuer suffered a foot injury in 2017-18 that limited him to just eight games and he has not been the same since. Leuer’s expiring contract was viewed as an asset, which the Pistons decided to cash in Wednesday. Wednesday night…
One of the Detroit Red Wings top prospects Jared McIsaac to have shoulder surgery
Embed from Getty Images Jared McIsaac dealt with a shoulder injury through the second half of the season. Finishing his junior career with the Halifax Mooseheads, McIsaac a left-handed defensemen ended up with 62 points in 53 regular season games and also played for Canada at the World Junior tournament. Jared McIsaac, is a defensive…
