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: Top players to watch in the Prospect Tournament

The Prospects Tournament will begin in less than two weeks, and the Detroit Red Wings have several top prospects participating in the tournament. Detroit’s roster consists of 14 players drafted by Detroit, two were signed to AHL deals after completing careers in the NCAA, and eight are free agent invitees. Here is a look at […]

Full Analysis of Detroit Prospect Tournament Roster

The Detroit Red Wings posted their prospect tournament schedule and roster on Wednesday morning. Garth Wickham posted the schedule and roster in his article “Red Wings Announce 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament Roster and Schedule”. Here is a closer look at the full roster announced on Wednesday. Goaltenders (3) Top goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa leads the […]

Detroit Red Wings Training Camp Preview: Players in the Spotlight

Training Camp for the Detroit Red Wings starts on Thursday, September 22, at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City. The camp will run until Monday, September 26. The Red Wings will play eight exhibition games in 12 days beginning Tuesday, September 27, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh against the Penguins. Several roster decisions must […]

Larkin still unsigned as training camp approaches

Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings is an impending UFA next summer and, as we enter September, remains unsigned. Is this a sign that the Larkin contract negotiations will be a distraction at training camp? With camp only three weeks until camp begins, there may be some tension between Larkin and the Red Wings. […]

Red Wings: Top Three Breakout Candidates for 2022-23

The Detroit Red Wings have a plethora of young players in the pipeline. With several new players signed to free agent contracts, many of them will spend most of the upcoming season in development leagues, waiting for their turns for a spot on the Red Wings NHL roster. Some young players will once again make the […]

Red Wings: Top Three Players on the Bubble

Going into training camp, the Detroit Red Wings have too many NHL-caliber players under contract. After Filip Zadina signed a three-year extension on Friday, Detroit has 24 forwards, 17 defensemen, and five goaltenders under contract. That’s 46 players trying to make an opening night roster with a limit of 23. If you take Robby Fabbri […]

Red Wings: What can be expected from Vrana?

Jakub Vrana will be finally looking for a full season with Detroit. The Red Wings sniper has only played 37 games since his blockbuster acquisition from Washington at the 2021 trade deadline. What can be expected of Vrana is anyone’s guess, but the Red Wings faithful are expecting a plethora of goals from the Czech-born […]

Red Wings 2022 Opening Night Roster, Final Prediction

The main training camp of the Detroit Red Wings is only three weeks away, and once again, it appears that there are more bodies than roster spots. Several players have been signed through free agency, and all Red Wings RFA’s have been signed for the upcoming season. The Red Wings appear deeper and more skilled […]

Red Wings: Expectations are High Entering New Season

Entering a new era, the Detroit Red Wings have high expectations for the upcoming season. The Red Wings have an almost entirely new coaching staff, depth throughout the lineup, and some young prospects who will push veterans for a roster spot. Here is a look at why the expectations are so high entering the final […]

What Can Lucas Raymond Do For an Encore?

What can the Detroit Red Wings expect from Lucas Raymond in his sophomore season? Last season, Raymond had an exceptional year as a rookie, scoring 23 goals and 57 points while playing all 82 games. This year, Raymond is expected to play on the top line again, but with increased depth at forward, his line […]