Embed from Getty Images Jimmy Devellano, three years into his job as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, called Ken Holland and offered him a job as scout. Holland would become the Red Wings GM and build a 3 time Stanley Cup Championship team. Yesterday, the former Red Wings and current Edmonton Oilers general…
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Report: Detroit Red Wings Ken Holland to become the GM of the Edmonton Oilers
Embed from Getty Images A report broke Sunday morning that former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland appears to be headed to the Edmonton Oilers. Promoted to senior vice president last month when the Red Wings tabbed Steve Yzerman to be their general manager. Holland leaves good and bad in Detroit. Ken Holland could…
The Detroit Red Wings are facing a HUGE offseason
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings have been rebuilding their roster. That is not new news. During this time the Red Wings have placed emphasis on restocking with promising young talent. The Wings are in a good position to win the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery. But there is more to the offseason story….
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: 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: shocker
Embed from Getty Images What seemed like a slam dunk sure fire ending turned into a surprise when the Detroit Red Wings brought general manager Ken Holland back on a two year extension. In a move that both shocked and angered Red Wings fans Chris Ilitch has picked Holland to finish the rebuild he…
Detroit Red Wings April fools
Embed from Getty Images Red Wings fans would really like this to be some sort early April fools joke. But, the reality is it is not. Ken Holland, will apparently get his shot to rebuild the Winged Wheels. For better or worse. There is at this time no word on a contract extension for Holland….
Ken Holland’s last stand
Embed from Getty Images His time in Detroit with the Red Wings appears to be running out. Last Saturday his boss and Red Wings and Detroit Tigers owner, Chris Ilitch chose not to give him a vote of confidence while taking in a Tigers spring training game. However, working to what again appears to be…
