Embed from Getty Images While the rebuilding Detroit Red Wings, could tank in an attempt to get the first pick in the 2019 NHL draft. That does not seem to be the plan. Free agent signings show the team is re-writing the rebuild rule. While players who have been developing in Grand Rapids with the…
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Detroit Red Wings: infuse young defensmen is a must.
Embed from Getty Images I don’t pretend to know more than Detroit Red Wings, general manager Ken Holland. But when a team is rebuilding they tend to move out under preforming veterans and bring in younger players. In my opinion, Jonathan Ericsson, Nicklas Kronwall and Danny DeKeyser should be replaced. Ericsson has woefully under preformed…
Detroit Red Wings: Ken Holland’s demise was a lie
Embed from Getty Images Heading in year two of a rebuild the Detroit Red Wings, needed a solid draft to speed the process up. As the media and fan base had Detroit general manager Ken Holland with one foot out the door. Holland struck back. Ken Holland, a very proud man. He should be his…
Detroit Red Wings: draft profile Joe Veleno
Embed from Getty Images Much the same way Filip Zadina fell in the Detroit Red Wings, lap. So did center Joe Veleno. He was viewed as a lottery pick. Yet Joe Veleno, fell all the way to number 30. The Detroit Red Wings, with their second first round draft pick ended his fall. The 6′…
Detroit Red Wings: draft profile Filip Zadina
Embed from Getty Images As the Detroit Red Wings, entered the 2018 NHL draft they had two areas that needed addressed. Center and defense. Thanks to the Arizona Coyotes, Detroit was handed a gift. How often does an elite goal scorer get past the top 5 picks? Not often. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland,…
Detroit Red Wings: draft should mimic the Detroit Tigers
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings, need to get better in a few key areas. Much like the Detroit Tigers, the Wings can use the plethora of early draft picks to begin aiding those areas. Fresh off the 2018 MLB draft. The Detroit Tigers did a masterful job of hitting all the team…
Detroit Red Wings: what to do with Andreas Athanasiou
Embed from Getty Images He is blessed with world class speed. He can score goals. He is not very good defensively. He has big lapses in his game. The Detroit Red Wings, must decide what to do with the gifted yet flawed winger. When is it too early to cut ties with a player? Andreas Athanasiou…
Detroit Red Wings: draft prospect Quinton Hughes
Embed from Getty Images In the market for a top line defender, the Detroit Red Wings should look no further than Michigan Wolverines, defensive player Quinn Hughes. He stand 5′ 10″. But Michigan defender Quinton Hughes, is an outstanding NHL prospect. In the 2018 NHL draft he is the fastest defensive player in the…
Detroit Red Wings: do not worry about the lottery
Embed from Getty Images Saturday night we will find out exactly where the Detroit Red Wings, will be picking in the 2018 NHL draft. But fear not where that spot is. The rebuilding Red Wings, will have an impact player in their system after the NHL draft. I know that the #1 pick is glamorous….
Detroit Red Wings: built for speed
Embed from Getty Images The rebuilding Detroit Red Wings, have done a good job at drafting players who are starting to see ice time in Motown. The Red Wings, have done a very good job at drafting both skill and speed. It is one thing to have a few fast players on a roster….
