On Tuesday night, the Detroit Red Wings will host the Edmonton Oilers, which means that former Red Wings GM Ken Holland will be back in Hockeytown. In advance of the game, Holland spoke to reporters and he said that he is happy for Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman and his team. “Steve and I were … Read more
When it comes to the Detroit Red Wings, even the most die-hard fans realize the team is still a ways away from contending for a Stanley Cup. But could the Red Wings be good enough to make the Playoff this coming season? One person who believes that will happen is former Red Wings trainer John … Read more
Could former Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland be looking to bring aboard a key defensive forward to the Edmonton Oilers? According to one TSN analyst, that’s the case. Senior hockey reporter Frank Seravalli stated yesterday that the Edmonton Oilers, who need help in the face-off circle and with penalty killing, could attempt to trade … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard has reportedly made the decision to call it a career after 543 career NHL games, all spent with Detroit. And according to a report, he turned down an invitation to extend his career from an old friend. Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland, who spent decades in Detroit … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard remains an unrestricted free agent after GM Steve Yzerman made the decision last offseason to not offer the veteran netminder a new contract. The 2020-21 NHL Season kicked off earlier this week, and so far, Howard is still watching games on television rather than playing in them. Did … Read more
Prior to last night’s 1st round selection of Swedish winger Lucas Raymond, the Detroit Red Wings made the decision to part ways with a long tenured veteran and home-grown talent. Embed from Getty Images Former Michigan State Spartans forward Justin Abdelkader, who has donned the Winged Wheel since 2008, was waived for purposes of a … Read more
It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings took on their share of bloated contracts during the tenure of former GM Ken Holland, who has since taken over the job for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the more regrettable deals he signed were the contracts for underperforming forwards Justin Abdelkader and Frans Nielsen. Embed from Getty … Read more
It certainly took a long time, but the Detroit Red Wings will have a bloated contract finally coming off the books next season. Johan Franzen‘s contract expires at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, and his annual cap hit of $3,954,545 will be freed up. Per Spotrac.com: Franzen hasn’t played since the early 2015-16 season … Read more
According to a report from the Edmonton Oilers, Mike Green has informed GM Ken Holland that he is opting out of the NHL’s 2020 Return To Play Program. “Due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and after much consideration, I’ve decided for deeply personal family health reasons, not to participate in the return to play,” Green … Read more
On this day back in 1983, the Detroit Red Wings signed goaltender Ken Holland. Holland ended up playing in just three games for Detroit. In those games, he was 1-1 with a 4.11 goals-against average. As we know, Holland eventually became the Red Wings assistant general manager where he won a Stanley Cup in 1997, … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings were only a few short months removed from another devastating playoff exit, this time in Round 1 against the upstart Los Angeles Kings. GM Ken Holland knew he needed to make a change. And on June 30, 2001, one of the biggest trades in team history was completed. Holland traded forward … Read more
This would be peak 2020 if this scenario were to play out. Not only did the Detroit Red Wings not get the 1st overall pick despite having the NHL’s worst record in last night’s Draft Lottery, but there’s a possibility that the general manager who ran the show in the Motor City over over 20 … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland was honored yesterday by being elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2020 for his numerous accomplishments during his time in the Motor City, having his name on the Stanley Cup a whopping four times, and three as GM. But prior to Steve Yzerman’s return … Read more
On Wednesday, we learned that former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland is part of the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020. A day later, his buddy and current Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman, released a statement congratulating him on a great achievement. “This is a well-deserved honor, and I look forward to … Read more
On Wednesday, the Hockey Hall of Fame released the Class of 2020 and former Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland got the nod. Holland, who is now GM of the Edmonton Oilers, is being inducted under the builder category. Welcome to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Ken Holland. #HHOF2020 | #HHOF pic.twitter.com/ZHBUuqFM9Z — Hockey Hall … Read more
We’re now into our countdown of former Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland‘s best trades during his time in the Motor City. For those of you who missed number five on the list, check out the details of the first three moves on the list: No. 5: Acquiring 2nd round pick from Carolina (Jiri Hudler) … Read more
