The Left Wing Lock

I appeared on the Locker Room with Vic McCarty on January 7th, 2013.  We discussed the end of the NHL lockout and the shortened season ahead.  To listen to the podcast click here.

With the NHL lockout all but over, the Detroit Red Wings have begun making plans for the upcoming year. While they have not released dates for the 2013 NHL prospect tournament and Red Wings training camp, they have set preliminary dates for their next prospect development camp. The development camp, currently slated for July 12 through the 20th in Traverse City, MI, will showcase the organizations top prospects and 2013 NHL entry draft selections. The camp, which is an educational and training camp for Detroit’s prospects, is the only … Continue Reading

I appeared on the Vic McCarty show and the Locker Room on September 28, 2012.  We discussed the NHL lockout and the ongoing CBA discussions, players heading to Europe, and the impact to NHL prospects  To listen to the podcast click here.

I was recently interviewed by The Hockeytown Blog which is primarily focused for fans in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. I was more than happy to participate in the interview and I want to thank my friend Martin Uzak for asking great questions and pulling in all together. You can read the English version here or if you prefer the Slovak version is also available here.

I appeared on the Vic McCarty show and the Locker Room on September 14, 2012.  We discussed the NHL lockout and the ongoing CBA discussions. We also discussed the re-signing of Justin Abdelkader and the free agent signing of defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo.  To listen to the podcast click here.

The Red Wings have officially announced the cancellation of the 2012 NHL Prospect tournament which was set to kick off on September 15th. This years tournament would have included teams from Detroit, Columbus, Dallas, St. Louis, Buffalo, New York, Minnesota and Carolina. With the uncertainty around the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations, this was a decision that was inevitable.

The tournament has been in existence since 1998 and has seen 351 players see at least one game of NHL action. Tournament alumni have played in an astonishing 53,593 … Continue Reading

I appeared on the Vic McCarty show on August 3, 2012.  We discussed the status of the collective bargaining agreement negotiations, Nashville matching the Shea Weber offer sheet, and other things.  To listen to the podcast click here.

I appeared on the Vic McCarty show on July 20, 2012.  We discussed the Shea Weber Offer sheet, the collective bargaining agreement negotiations and the acquisition of Jordin Tootoo.  To listen to the podcast click here.

Brian Lashoff doesn’t have the kind of game that will cause fans to jump out of their seats with excitement. But his steady defensive play may eventually earn him a full time NHL job one day.

“I try to make the right play at the right time with a physical edge,” Lashoff said. “I think my style of play doesn’t get as much press as a guy like Brendan Smith, but that’s fine with me. Smitty is an exciting player with great offensive skills, but I like to play solid in … Continue Reading

Jordin Tootoo may not have been a popular signing among Red Wings fans, but Mitch Callahan was excited to see the abrasive forward land in Detroit.

“In the next couple of years he can be a mentor to me,” Callahan said. “We play the same style. He likes to get under peoples skin and  he’s a smaller guy fighting the bigger guys.  Hopefully he can give me some tips on what to do against the bigger guys. I think it will be awesome to have him around.”

The 6-foot, … Continue Reading