Dmitri Buchelnikov

Detroit Red Wings Affiliates and Prospects November Check-In

Checking in on the Detroit Red Wings AHL & ECHL affiliates as well as their top prospects and how they did in November.

Detroit Red Wings Prospect Check-In

Checking in on the Detroit Red Wings prospects as March kicks off

Detroit Red Wings Minor League and Prospect Check-in

Checking in on the Red Wings minor league affiliates and some of their top prospects and the seasons they are having to this point.

Red Wings Prospect Update: October

While many fans have turned their attention to the early success of the Red Wings 2022-23 season, there is still more excitement to come. With another year of development and another draft in 2022, where the Red Wings had high-value picks, Detroit has one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. Here’s a look […]

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 […]

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 […]

Yzerman’s Most Impactful Trades in Detroit Thus Far

Dating back to when he first took over as General Manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Yzerman’s reputation as a builder has been up there among the best in the NHL. Whether drafting and developing the likes of Brayden Point or Anthony Cirelli or making a core shifting trade such as acquiring Ryan McDonough. […]

NHL Draft: Grading the Red Wings Draft Choices

The Detroit Red Wings selected nine players in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The seven-round draft concluded on Friday afternoon in Montreal, QC. Here is a look at the grades for each player selected by Detroit. Round 1 Marco Kasper (8th overall, C, Rogle BK, SHL) Marco Kasper is a big (6’2″) physical center who […]

Red Wings Draft Dylan James and Dmitri Buchelnikov in Round Two

After shocking the hockey world ahead of Day Two of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings made two second-round selections. With the 40th pick, Detroit selected left-winger Dylan James from Sioux City of the United States Hockey League. James, 6’0 181 pounds, had a great rookie season in the […]