Tony Wolak

2 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Tony Wolak

We’ve reached the point in the offseason where I put together my game plan for the Detroit Red Wings. Not predicting what the Red Wings will do this summer, but rather what I think they should do. This is all based on prior analysis, including year-over-year team evaluation and individual player grades. Plus, a review of Detroit’s organization depth and identifying the missing pieces.

3 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Tony Wolak

In the past, I’ve highlighted one player per offseason that the Detroit Red Wings should pursue in a trade. Matt Roy was the target in 2023 and Yegor Sharangovich was the focus last year. This offseason, I’ve been contemplating a few names and have gone back and forth over who to feature. The Red Wings have several organizational needs and are likely to bring in players to help at both ends of the ice. Ultimately, I landed on a player who stays true to the hidden gem aspect of this column.

3 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Tony Wolak

Above all else, the Detroit Red Wings need more top-of-the-lineup players this offseason. Unfortunately, though, there aren’t many of those available in this year’s free agent class. The trade market could prove to be more fruitful, though. Teams are expected to make tweaks to their rosters this offseason – after all, 31 teams were not good enough to win the Stanley Cup. This is where the Red Wings should be aggressive this offseason. Here’s why.

1 month ago | thehockeywriters.com | Tony Wolak

So far, we’ve conducted a deep dive into how the Detroit Red Wings performed in 2024-25 and what their organizational depth looks like entering the offseason. It’s clear that Detroit needs help offensively, but could also stand to improve team defense. There’s also a desire to be tougher to play against. How can the Red Wings accomplish these objectives from a roster management standpoint? I’ve put together a list of priorities that, in my opinion, can do just that.

1 month ago | thehockeywriters.com | Tony Wolak

The 2025 NHL Playoffs are down to the final four teams, which means the Detroit Red Wings are that much closer to roster upgrade season. That’s right, the 2025 NHL Draft is just over a month away, with free agency following quickly after. In the meantime, get caught up on the latest Red Wings news and rumors, including trade targets, an overview of the roster-building landscape, an injury update, and more.