I appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on May 10, 2013. We discussed the Red Wings first round series, the suspension of Justin Abdelkader, Jim Nill’s departure for Dallas and prospect Nick Jensen To listen to the podcast click here.
When the Red Wings recalled Joakim Andersson in early February, he was expected to be an extra forward after veteran forwards Todd Bertuzzi and Darren Helm suffered injuries. 38 regular season games later, the 6-foot-2, 206 pound forward hasn’t left the line-up even as veteran forwards returned from injury.
Andersson, who is second in regular season games played by a rookie this season (Damien Brunner is first with 44 games), has exceeded expectations playing key minutes and seeing time on the panelty kill. The unassuming Swede has been known for his strong defensive play since being … Continue Reading
I appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on April 26, 2013. We discussed the Red Wings playoff hopes, Calle Jarnkrok and the Grand Rapids Griffins playoff hopes. To listen to the podcast click here.
Landon Ferraro may be the best Red Wings prospect no one is talking about. The 6-foot, 174 pound center is finally putting up the type of numbers the Red Wings expected after drafting him 32nd overall in the 2009 entry draft. Ferraro was Grand Rapids leading goal scorer this season with 24 goals and third on the team in points with 47. Despite his impressive statistics, he’s almost forgotten behind flashier forward prospects like Gustav Nyquist, Tomas Tatar and Tomas Jurco.
With his offensive numbers more than doubling his rookie season total … Continue Reading
Red Wings Assistant GM Nill with Tomas Tatar at the 2009 NHL draft
The Red Wings are celebrating clinching their 22nd straight post season appearance after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-0 on Saturday. But the organization is doing it with a heavy heart knowing a key management cog is departing. Just before the game, TSN broke the news that Detroit Assistant General Manager Jim Nill is likely to be announced as the new Dallas GM as early as Monday.
Nill has been the Red Wings assistant general manager … Continue Reading
I appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on April 12, 2013. We discussed the Red Wings playoff hopes, the training camp and NHL Prospects tournament dates, and top defensive prospect Nick Jensen. To listen to the podcast click here.
The Detroit Red Wings will be returning to Traverse City, MI to host their annual prospects tournament and training camp at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, Mich. Additionally Centre I.C.E. will also host the Wings annual prospect development camp July 9th through the 17th.
The prospect tournament, which is scheduled for Sept. 5 to 9, will feature entries from eight teams including Buffalo, Carolina, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Minnesota, New York, and St. Louis. The full schedule will be announced at a later date. Tickets are priced at $10 per … Continue Reading
Gustav Nyquist is one of several prospects teams will inquire about in potential trades with Detroit
With the NHL trade deadline just days away, the Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland has already said he is unlikely to make a move unless there is a fit. Ideally, the Wings would like to acquire help at both ends of the ice, but they aren’t willing to relinquish prospects and draft picks for short-term help.
Among those Detroit was rumored to be interested in was former Calgary defenseman, Jay Bouwmeester … Continue Reading
I appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on March 29, 2013. We discussed the Red Wings recent road trip, the NHL trade deadline, Martin Frk and the acquisition of Danny Dekeyser. To listen to the podcast click here.
If the Red Wings are able to land coveted undrafted free agent defenseman Danny Dekeyser, it won’t be the first time they have uncovered NHL talent without going through the entry draft. Detroit often uses its training and development camps to not only evaluate drafted prospects, but also allowing select players to tryout for a potential contract. Dekeyser, who participated in the Wings 2011 development camp, just finished his junior season at Western Michigan and has decided to turn pro.
Detroit can also count current Red Wings defenseman Brian Lashoff … Continue Reading