Detroit Red Wings
The Daily: Ex-Red Wings GM on NYI List?; Philly Trade Target
Not long after the New York Islanders said Lou Lamoriello was out as general manager, hockey insider Darren Dreger dropped the name of former Red Wings GM Ken Holland as a candidate on X.
There’s no confirmation that the Islanders will look at Holland, but Holland, 69, does want to land another GM job. After he left the Edmonton Oilers, he worked as a consultant for the NHL’s Hockey Operations Department.
Whoever gets the Islanders job will be getting a middle-of-the-pack team that could easily be a playoff team team next season with some fine-tuning.
Red Wings in Case You Missed It
Former Red Wings draft pick Albin Grewe is still stirring up trouble in Sweden.
Derek Lalonde couldn’t get Detroit into the NHL playoffs. But he’s there again as analyst on hockey broadcasts in Canada.
Goalie Rudy Guimond, a Detroit draft pick, remains unbeaten as his Moncton Wildcats begin the QMJHL Semifinals Thursday.
Red Wings Extra
Will Horcoff, son of Red Wings assistant GM Shawn Horcoff, is playing for the U.S. Under 18 team. The Americans open the U18 World Championships today in Frisco, Texas with a game against Czechia. Horcoff had a two-goal game in USA’s 4-1 win against Finland in a pre-tournament game. The 6-foot-4 center put up four goals and 10 points for Michigan in 18 games of NCAA action this season. NHL’s Central Scouting ranks the young Horcoff 24th among North American skaters. Elite Prospects has his consolidated ranking at 54th.
Florida: Matthew Tkachuk is back! And the Panthers looked like the defending Stanley Cup champion in a lopsided win against Tampa Bay. Florida Panthers.
Montreal: Given the physical nature of the series against Washington, Marc Dumont wonders whether Arber Xhekaj should be in the Habs’ line-up. Montreal Canadiens.Â
New Jersey: Jacob Markstrom’s strong play not enough to save New Jersey in Game 2. New Jersey Devils
Islanders: Team ousts GM Lou Lamoriello, 82. because Islanders seemed stuck in the mushy middle. New York Islanders.
Philadelphia: William James writes that the Elias Pettersson should be one of the Flyers center targets. Philadelphia Flyers.
