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Trade Deadline 2012: Rumor Vs. Reality
Would the Wings be willing to part with Jiri Hudler or another roster player at the deadline?
With the NHL trade deadline approaching, there are no shortage of rumors involving the Detroit Red Wings. Ken Holland is on record stating that he is looking to add to his defensive depth. Other analysts have speculated that Detroit is pursuing a top six forward and until recently that speculation centered on Edmonton’s Ales Hemsky. The latest speculation is that the Red Wings, who have a number of … Continue Reading
Great Expectations: Filppula Finally Delivering on Scoring Promise
Valtteri Filppula is having the kind of season that’s been expected for the past four seasons. Now in his sixth full season with the Detroit Red Wings, the 27 year-old forward is becoming the dynamic offensive player that the Wings coaching staff has long thought he could be. Through 47 games this season, Filppula has 15 goals and 39 points and is just a single point shy of his career best point total of 40 during the 2008-2009.
The Vantaa, Finland native became the first Finnish born player to ever play … Continue Reading
The Everyday Player
Jakub Kindl has become an everyday player for the Red Wings. The 24 year-old defenseman played just 48 games in his rookie season in Detroit. This season he’s already played 31 games and is solidly entrenched on the third pairing along side Jonathan Ericsson.
Despite his solid play last year, questions surrounded Kindl entering this season especially in light of the departures of several veteran defensemen and the acquisition of Ian White and Mike Commodore. The 6-foot-3, 210 pound blueliner is making believers out of his skeptics and has already doubled … Continue Reading
Appearance on Episode 22 of TP:60
I appeared on Episode 22 of TP:60 hosted by my friends over at The Production Line. Check out the full episode to hear Red Wings prospect Mitch Callahen, Nick Barnowski of Nick’s Sports Blog, and my segment in the last 30 minutes. We cover an array of subjects from the current status of the Red Wings and their organizational depth. Thanks to the crew at the Production Line for having me on. To listen to the show click here.
Depth Perception: Conner Making a Case
Photo Courtesy The Detroit News
Chris Conner is embracing his opportunity with the Red Wings. The 5-foot-7, 180 pound forward was recalled more than a week ago from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL after Patrick Eaves was sidelined due to a broken jaw. Since his promotion, the 27 year-old winger has notched a goal and three points through 6 games. Conner has played a limited role, mostly on the fourth line, for Detroit but his speed and tenacity have been assets to the veteran-laden Wings.
He’s played his … Continue Reading
World Junior Watch: Jurco and Tvrdon Could Power Slovakia
On Friday team Slovakia named Red Wings prospects Marek Tvrdon (pictured) and Tomas Jurco to their preliminary roster for the 2012 World Junior Championship which kicks off after Christmas. While the duo has not officially been named to the final roster, it’s a safe bet that both players will make the final roster.
Matter of fact, Tvrdon and Jurco could be key contributors for Slovakia when they kick things off on December 27th against Latvia. The 6-foot-2, 187 pound Jurco is one of just six players returning to this year’s … Continue Reading