I appeared on the Locker Room with Vic McCarty on May 11, 2012. We discussed the Stanley Cup playoffs, Tomas Jurco and the Memorial Cup finals, Red Wings participation in the World Championships, and Petr Mrazek. To listen to the podcast click here.
The Detroit Red Wings will host their annual prospects development camp at the Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, MI again this year. This year’s camp will begin on July 7 and run through the 14th. All practices are open to the public and this camp is the only opportunity to see many of the Red Wings up and coming college and European talent. In addition, the Wings selections from the 2012 NHL entry draft are expected to participate and it will give the organization it’s first look at the new additions.
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I appeared on the Vic McCarty show on April 27, 2012. We discussed the Red Wings early exit from the playoffs, possible changes the team needs to make next season, the lackluster play of Johan Franzen, and Nick Lidstrom’s exclusion from Norris Trophy consideration. To listen to the podcast click here.
I appeared on the Vic McCarty show on April 13, 2012. We discussed the Shea Weber incident and the lack of a suspension, the injury to Darren Helm injury, the NHL prospect tournament alumni tracking project. To listen to the podcast click here.
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When the playoffs roll around, Johan Franzen is usually a game breaker for the Red Wings. Just three games into the 2012 playoffs and the 6-foot-3, 218 pound winger has yet to establish himself. Franzen plays his best when he is agitated like he was in game two. His play in that game was the style Detroit fans have grown accustomed to in the post season.
As one of the larger players on the Red Wings roster, they are relying on the 32 year … Continue Reading
I appeared on the Vic McCarty show on March 30, 2012. We discussed the Red Wings injury situation, Ty Conklin’s play, and prospects Xavier Ouellet, Ryan Sproul and Matt Lashoff. To listen to the show click here.
Alan Quine (pictured), Nedomlel, Sproul and Almqvist Join the Griffins
Red Wings prospects Adam Almqvist, Richard Nedomlel, Alan Quine and Ryan Sproul may have seen their respective seasons come to an end, but the trio will join the Grand Rapids Griffins on amatuer try-out contracts (ATOs). For Sproul and Almqvist, who already have entry level contracts with the Wings, this will be a chance to preview the AHL game. Nedomlel and Quine on the other hand, will get another chance to showcase … Continue Reading
Xavier Ouellet and Ryan Sproul at Red Wings 2011 training camp
The Red Wings recently announced the signing of defensemen Xavier Ouellet and Ryan Sproul to three-year entry level contracts. After strong training camps followed by impressive CHL seasons, both players were rewarded with early contracts.
Ouellet is a classic Detroit defenseman in the making. The 6-foot, 187-pound blueliner is a strong puck moving defenseman who also plays responsibly in his own end. The Bayonne, France native piled up 21 goals and 60 points in 63 games … Continue Reading
I was on the Vic McCarty show on March 16, 2012. We discussed the call-up of Jordan Pearce and the Wings goaltending situation. Additionally we discussed the Nick Lidstrom injury and a few of Detroit’s prospects including Dick Axelsson, Calle Jarnkrok, and Tomas Tatar. To listen to the show, click here.
The deep bone bruise that is sidelining Nicklas Lidstrom is also giving the Red Wings a glimpse into their future. The 41 year-old defenseman has been a linchpin for Detroit throughout his 20 NHL season. Lidstrom has already sat eight games – the most consecutive games missed in his career – and with no signs of improvement his return date remains unknown.
Without Lidstrom, the Red Wings have struggled winning just three games during his absence. To make matters worse, Detroit’s powerplay has been anything but an advantage. The special … Continue Reading