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.

Red Wings: Tyutyayev’s big night was not enough in 5-4 loss against Dallas

The Detroit Red Wings played their second game of the NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City on Saturday. The Red Wings were defeated 5-4 in an exciting game against the Stars. Scoring Summary 1st Period Detroit goaltender Jan Bednar made 14 saves to keep the game scoreless after one period. 2nd Period Detroit scored two […]

Red Wings: Piercey, Offense Shine in Detroit’s 5-2 Prospect Tournament Victory

The NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City started Friday, as the Detroit Red Wings defeated Columbus 5-2. Riley Piercey scored four goals in his first game after accepting a free agent invitation to the tournament. Drew Worrad also scored for the Red Wings. Scoring Summary 1st Period Detroit took a 1-0 lead on a goal […]

When Will Top Prospects Arrive in Detroit?

The Detroit Red Wings have many prospects currently playing in junior leagues, the NCAA, the AHL, and European leagues. How many of these prospects develop into NHL regulars and when they will arrive are questions that will start to be answered as early as this season.With this large number of prospects, the future looks bright […]

Red Wings Off-Season Recap

The Detroit Red Wings had a busy offseason revamping their roster with the hope that the playoffs are in the near future. Detroit lost several UFAs to free agency, added players through trades, free agency, and the draft, and changed most of their coaching staff from last year. Here is a look at all the […]

Opinion: Have the Red Wings Done Enough to Make the Playoffs?

The Detroit Red Wings are entering the fourth year with Steve Yzerman as General manager. Yzerman said it would take time to rebuild this once-storied franchise when he was hired. Detroit fans have been patient, but are the Red Wings now ready to turn the corner and call themselves contenders in the difficult Atlantic Division? […]

Detroit Red Wings Unsigned Prospect Watch: Right Wingers

The Detroit Red Wings have numerous right wing prospects who remain unsigned. This is the final article in a series exploring the Red Wings’ unsigned prospects. Here is a look at the six right-wingers who have yet to sign a contract with the Red Wings. Albin Grewe Detroit Red Wings Rights: June 2023 Albin Grewe […]

Detroit Red Wings Unsigned Prospect Watch: Left Wingers

The Detroit Red Wings have numerous left-wing prospects who remain unsigned. This is the fourth in a series exploring the Red Wings’ unsigned prospects. Here is a look at the eight left-wingers who have yet to sign a contract with the Red Wings. Robert Mastrosimone Detroit Red Wings Rights: June 2023 Robert Mastrosimone was drafted […]

Detroit Red Wings Unsigned Prospect Watch: Centers

The Detroit Red Wings have several prospects who remain unsigned. This is the third in a series exploring the Red Wings’ unsigned prospects. Here is a look at the six centers that have yet to sign a contract with the Red Wings. Theodor Niederbach Detroit Red Wings Rights: June 2024 Theodor Niederbach was drafted in […]

Detroit Red Wings Unsigned Prospect Watch: Defensemen

The Detroit Red Wings have an enormous number of prospects who remain unsigned. This is the second in a series exploring the Red Wings’ unsigned prospects. Here is a look at the ten defensemen who have yet to sign a contract with the Red Wings. William Wallinder, LD Detroit Red Wings Rights: June 2024 William […]

Detroit Red Wings Unsigned Prospect Watch: Goaltenders

The Detroit Red Wings have a plethora of prospects who remain unsigned. This is the first in a series exploring the Red Wings’ unsigned prospects. Here is a look at the three goaltenders who have yet to sign a contract with the Red Wings. Jan Bednar Detroit Red Wings Rights: June 2024 Jan Bednar was […]