Jake Walman
Analysis: Detroit Signs Robert Hagg for One Year
The Detroit Red Wings have signed veteran defenseman Robert Hagg to a one-year one-way contract for next season. Hagg will earn $800,000 and again be eligible to become a UFA next summer. Hagg has seven years of NHL experience and should provide depth at the defense position next season. Who is Robert Hagg? Robert Hagg […]
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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 […]
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Analysis: What are the Final Grades for the Red Wings Players?
The Detroit Red Wings finished their season on Friday night with a 5-3 win in New Jersey. The Red Wings finished the season with a 32-40-10 record, good for 25th in the final league standings. The .451 winning percentage is slightly better than the .439 from 2020 to 2021. The Red Wings had a below-average 18-16-7 record […]
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The Nick Leddy Trade Helps the Red Wings Now and In the Future
The 2021 NHL trade deadline was highlighted by Steve Yzerman making a surprise trade that sent Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, a 2021 first-round pick, and a 2022 second-round pick. While the Red Wings didn’t make as big of a flash this past Monday, the management team […]
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Breaking: Red Wings Trade Nick Leddy To The Blues
On Monday, the Red Wings announced that defenseman Nick Leddy (50% retained) was traded to the St.Louis Blues alongside Luke Witkowski in exchange for Oskar Sundqvist, Jake Walman, and a 2023 second-round pick. Leddy was acquired from the New York Islanders back in July ahead of the Seattle expansion draft in exchange for Richard Panik […]
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