Author: Chris Giles

Chris Giles is a former junior hockey player and coach from Canada. He has been a diehard Detroit Red Wings fan for almost 50 years. Chris is an avid golfer who has volunteered at several PGA and Canadian Open Championships throughout North America.

Detroit Red Wings: Current State of the Red Wings Roster, 1.0

The Detroit Red Wings currently have 20 players signed to NHL deals next season. In total, the Red Wings have the ability to sign up to 18 more players to fill out their allotment of 50 contracts. General Manager Steve Yzerman has a great deal of work to do as he enters the busiest time […]

Detroit Red Wings: How Good is Sebastian Cossa?

Sebastian Cossa is the Detroit Red Wings top goaltending prospect. Cossa was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, in 2021. Cossa’s dream season came to an end on Friday night when his team, the Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL), were defeated in the final preliminary round game at the Memorial Cup. Did Cossa deserve to […]

Detroit Red Wings: How Good is Albert Johansson?

In 2019, Detroit Red Wings’ new General Manager, Steve Yzerman, decided to load up on defensemen in the first two rounds of his first draft with Detroit. After selecting Moritz Seider and Antti Tuomisto with his first two picks and forward Robert Mastrosimone with pick #54, Yzerman selected Swedish defenseman Albert Johansson with pick #60. […]

NHL Awards: Moritz Seider Wins Calder Trophy

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider is this year’s winner of the Calder Trophy. The Calder Trophy is awarded to the NHL’s top rookie. He is the first Red Wings player to win the award since goaltender Roger Crozier won the award in 1965. The other finalists for the award were Anaheim forward Trevor Zigras […]

Detroit Red Wings: Analyzing Every Right Winger in the Organization

The Detroit Red Wings have some young guns on the right-wing, but there is a need to acquire more depth throughout the organization. Lucas Raymond was terrific during his first year in the NHL, and Filip Zadina has the potential to be an impact player. Here is a look at Detroit’s organizational depth at right […]

Detroit Red Wings: Analyzing Every Left Winger in the Organization

The Detroit Red Wings are relatively strong at left wing. The last few drafts have produced strong prospects who will be playing for roster spots over the next few years. Tyler Bertuzzi and Adam Erne will potentially enter free agency one year from now. The Red Wings need to keep stockpiling left-wingers as they continue […]

Detroit Red Wings: Analyzing Every Center in the Organization

The Detroit Red Wings are deeper down the middle than they were one year ago but remain thin throughout most of the organization. Dylan Larkin was the best Red Wings player for most of the season, and Pius Suter proved to be a middle-six center on a non-playoff team. The next couple of drafts will […]

Detroit Red Wings: Analyzing Every Defenseman in the Organization

The Detroit Red Wings are currently in a transition period when it comes to their defense. Rookie defenseman Moritz Seider was added to the team last season and was outstanding. The Red Wings entered last year with four impending UFAs. Nick Leddy and Troy Stecher were traded at the deadline, while Marc Staal and Danny […]

Detroit Red Wings: Analyzing Every Goaltender in the Organization

Every year, the Detroit Red Wings attempt to add a goaltender through the draft. The past eight drafts produced nine goalies, and during the most recent season, not one of these selections played a game in the NHL. The Red Wings currently have eight goaltenders in their system; however, Detroit only has two signed to […]

Detroit Red Wings: How Good is Simon Edvinsson?

Detroit Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman selected Simon Edvinsson sixth overall in the 2021 Entry Draft. In April, Edvinsson signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Red Wings. It is expected that Edvinsson will make his North American debut next season. Was Simon Edvinsson the best defenseman selected in the draft? Deep Entry Draft […]