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.

Breaking: Detroit Lineup Announced for the Preseason Home Opener

After a convincing 6-2 victory during the preseason opener in Pittsburgh, the Detroit Red Wings will continue the preseason at home tonight against Chicago. Last night, Detroit received excellent play from Dominik Kubalik (two goals), Filip Zadina (one goal, one assist), and Michael Rasmussen (two assists). Other goals were scored by Tyler Spezia, Elmer Soderblom, […]

Detroit Roster in Flux as Injuries Pile Up

The Detroit Red Wings continue adding injured players to an unprecedented list. As of today, three players are out long-term, and six players are questionable for the season opener on Friday, October 14th, at home against Montreal. Headed to LTIR To start the season, the depth of the Red Wings will be called into question. […]

Breaking: Detroit Lineup Announced for the Preseason Opener

The Detroit Red Wings will open their preseason tonight in Pittsburgh. Game time at PPG Paints Arena is 7:00 pm ET. The Red Wings lineup will include four regulars from last season. Most of the top players will sit this game out but will likely play at home tomorrow night against Chicago. Regulars from last […]

Breaking: Red Wings Roster Update

After practice this morning, the Detroit Red Wings trimmed their roster from 69 to 60 players. The Red Wings will now have 34 forwards, 20 defensemen, and six goaltenders available to start the preseason schedule. Of the 60 players, 49 were acquired through the draft, trades, or free agency. These players are expected to make […]

Breaking: Annual Red/ White Game Recap

The Detroit Red Wings played their annual Red/ White training camp game on Sunday afternoon. Typical of recent Red/ White games, the game was two half periods in duration. Team Red defeated Team White 4-2 in an entertaining game. First Half Dylan Larkin opened the scoring for Team White, making the game 1-0. Givani Smith […]

Red Wings: Bertuzzi Travel Restrictions Being Lifted in Canada

The Canadian government has decided to lift travel restrictions for travelers not vaccinated against Covid-19. The sanctions will be lifted at midnight on Friday, September 30. This has enormous implications throughout the sports world. Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi remained unvaccinated throughout the pandemic, and last year, he contracted the virus and missed nine games […]

Red Wings: Five Possibilities Before the Opener

The Detroit Red Wings started training camp on Thursday with a fresh new outlook and, unlike many recent years, several questions that need to be answered. With several new faces in the locker room and behind the bench, the Red Wings will need some time to sort through a crowded roster. Here is a look […]

Detroit Red Wings: Expectations for Every Player at Training Camp

The Detroit Red Wings main training camp will start on Thursday, September 22, with 40 forwards, 21 defensemen, and eight goalies. The camp runs until Monday, September 26, and the preseason schedule begins the next day. The Red Wings will play eight preseason games in 12 days. Let’s break these 69 players into four groupings […]

Red Wings will have difficult contract issues moving forward

If the Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi extensions are any indications, the Detroit Red Wings are in trouble. Towards the end of last season, both players indicated they would like to sign long-term extensions to stay in Detroit. Only days before training camp opens up, both players remain unsigned and will likely be playing their […]

Detroit Prospects defeat Toronto 4-1

The Detroit Red Wings played their final game of the NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City on Monday afternoon. The Red Wings defeated Toronto 4-1 in another exciting game. Scoring Summary 1st Period Mitchell Martin opened the scoring for Detroit on a breakaway. Eemil Viro scored what proved to be the game-winner late in the […]