Bob Heyrman

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Despite waning time in San Francisco, George Kittle is everything the 49ers aspire to be

1 week ago | 49erswebzone.com | Bob Heyrman

Share Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Share this on Threads Share this on Bluesky Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via SMS The San Francisco 49ers have spent much of the offseason trimming the fat and cleaning house, focusing on becoming much younger, more athletic, and, most importantly, durable heading into the 2025-26 season. It's been a spring that's seen plenty of aging veterans packing their bags and heading out of Santa Clara, and many of those roster spots...
Familiarity, comfort, and confidence are enough to keep Patrick Kane in Detroit

1 month ago | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman

Like last summer, Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings will need to decide whether they'd like to bring back Patrick Kane for another season. Better yet, is the future Hall of Famer willing to return? After a slow start to the year, Patrick Kane has been on a heater for the better part of the second half of the season, but his scoring outburst hasn't been enough to propel the Detroit Red Wings in the standings.
A potential Red Wings trade target off the board and headed to Pittsburgh

1 month ago | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman

The Penguins made a minor trade on Wednesday night, landing a possible Red Wings trade target. As Friday's NHL trade deadline approaches, we are beginning to see a lot of activity around the league. The Detroit Red Wings made a minor move on Wednesday afternoon, serving as an Uber driver, so to speak, as the third wheel in a deal between their division rival Tampa Bay Lightning and the Seattle Kraken, who, oddly enough, will face off with the Red Wings in Detroit on Thursday evening.
5 players Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings should pursue before the trade deadline

1 month ago | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman

If the Detroit Red Wings hope to bolster their roster for the playoff push without mortgaging their future, here are a few ideas. Tis the season for trade chatter. The NHL trade deadline is Friday, March 7th, at 3 PM EST. Much has been said in recent weeks about possible additions and subtractions to Detroit's lineup.
Pavel Datsyuk signs contract to retire a Red Wing; praises and jokes about Brett Hull

Nov 21, 2024 | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman

Pavel Datsyuk admires his former teammate Brett Hull but playfully teases him for his lack of effort in backchecking. Detroit Red Wings legend Pavel Datsyuk returned to Little Caesars Arena to drop the puck in a ceremonial faceoff. He also enjoyed a highlight reel video display for all to appreciate in attendance on the Jumbotron Thursday evening following his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame earlier this month.
3 areas the Red Wings need to improve if they hope to save their season

Nov 21, 2024 | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman

The Detroit Red Wings have vastly underperformed this season. Here are three areas they can improve in if they hope to save their season. The Detroit Red Wings will play five of their next six games at home following a dreadful West Coast road trip. They lost to the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose Sharks. The only acceptable loss there is in L.A. The road trip began somewhat promising, with a 3-2 overtime victory in Pittsburgh before the wheels completely fell off.
Red Wings lineup changes: Kasper ready to soar, Berggren stuck in neutral

Nov 20, 2024 | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman

Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde deploys a new lineup following a horrible road trip. Following the horrible West Coast road trip that left the Detroit Red Wings returning home amid a three-game skid, something needs to give. The Detroit Red Wings, who've been nearly lifeless for a week and have a 7-9-2 record heading into Thursday's tilt with the New York Islanders, decided to shake things up.
The famous Zamboni gravy boat returns; Roberto Luongo almost a Red Wing?

Nov 14, 2024 | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman

The Detroit Red Wings are thrilling fans with their second annual Zamboni-themed gravy boat giveaway. How close was Roberto Luongo to becoming a Red Wing? This may surprise you. Ah, yes, the famous Detroit Red Wings Zamboni gravy boat giveaway. This is becoming a popular tradition within the Red Wings fan base. Last year, around Thanksgiving, the organization gave this beautiful Red Wing-themed gravy boat, and a different version is returning by popular demand this year.
Ken Holland's new gig, goaltending pipeline, the waiver wire and more

Nov 13, 2024 | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman

A Red Wings news dump: Ken Holland's new job, Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine are both off to great starts and some waiver wire chaos. Former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland recently resurfaced with a new gig months after helping guide the Edmonton Oilers to game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals. Holland was on-site for Red Wings legend Pavel Datsyuk's Hall of Fame ceremony in Toronto this past weekend.
Lineup adjustments that need to be made in an attempt to find offense

Nov 10, 2024 | octopusthrower.com | Bob Heyrman |Anthony Ibanez

The Detroit Red Wings, aside from Dylan Larkin, can't seem to score. Head coach Derek Lalonde must make a few adjustments ahead of Wednesday's game. The Detroit Red Wings lost both games this weekend being outscored to the tune of 7-1. The Auston Matthews-less Maple Leafs beat Detroit 3-1 on Friday in Toronto. That was followed by a 4-0 loss at home to the New York Rangers.