The Left Wing Lock

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

I appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on March 15, 2013.  We discussed the Red Wings up and down play, the upcoming trade deadline, Adam Almqvist, and the Wings moving to the East next season.  To listen to the podcast click here.

I appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on March 1, 2013.  We discussed Damian Brunner, the Red Wings defense and the season to date.  To listen to the podcast click here.

I appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on February 1st, 2013.  We discussed Brian Lashoff, the Red Wings defensive struggles and the injury situation.  To listen to the podcast click here.

No replacing Captain Norris

Not to state the obvious, but the Red Wings miss Nick Lidstrom. When the 42 year-old defenseman announced his retirement over the summer, everyone knew Detroit would struggle. Just three games into the season the Wings have allowed 10 goals and used 9 different defenseman mostly due to injuries. The current unit includes a mixture up and coming prospects like Brian Lashoff and Brendan Smith along with recently signed Kent Huskins who had been playing for Norfolk of the AHL prior to inking … Continue Reading

I appeared on the Vic McCarty Show on January 18th, 2013.  We discussed the Red Wings and the start of the 48 game season.  To listen to the podcast click here.

Emmerton and Mursak in an Early Battle

It’s been a battle that has been seven years in the making for Cory Emmerton and Jan Mursak. With Todd Bertuzzi (Mono) and Darren helm (back) out, the pair of 2006 Red Wings draft picks will both get a chance to play in tonight’s season opener against the St. Louis Blues. After that it is unclear which player will earn the final spot on the Wings 23-man roster or when the decision will be made.

Detroit was expecting to … Continue Reading