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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

While the Detroit Red Wings organization has proven over the past 4 months that they can do no right, I do like elevating Jesse Wallin to oversee amateur scouting. #LGRW #NHL #RedWings #JesseWallin #KrisDraper www.theyzerplan.website/p/one-bit-of...

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One Bit of Good News

Jesse Wallin is elevated to oversee amateur scouting

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The list of players assigned to Grand Rapids contains no surprises. So for at least the time being, Carter Bear, Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, Anton Johansson, and William Wallinder remain with the big club in Detroit.

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Here are my thoughts on Dylan Larkin's expanded list of trade partners. The lack of cap space is truly impressive, it's as if Larkin wants to drag this out for as long as possible. I think the Caps make the most sense. #LGRW #RedWings #DylanLarkin www.theyzerplan.website/p/dylan-lark...

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Dylan Larkin Trade Scenarios

Elliotte Friedman provides an update on Larkin’s trade options

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Here are my thoughts on how the opening night lineup will shake out. #LGRW #RedWings #NHL www.theyzerplan.website/p/detroits-o...

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Detroit’s Opening Night Lineup

Reading the tea leaves from training camp and preseason

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

In my write up on Viktor Arvidsson, I said I felt it made a lot of sense for him to play with Finnie and Kasper based on his linemates in LA and Boston. So it's nice to see he's been playing with them and Todd said the line has looked good in day two of training camp. youtu.be/AwTS5pW1ocA?...

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Marco Kasper, Keegan Kolesar, Todd McLellan Media Availability | Detroit Red Wings Training Camp

YouTube video by Detroit Red Wings

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just name Mo captain already.

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Stumbling Dylan Larkin and his thousand yard stare of leadership perfectly encapsulate another failed month of March and Detroit's directionless offseason. #LGRW #NHL #DylanLarkin www.theyzerplan.website/p/dylan-lark...

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Dylan Larkin Faces Some Hard Truths

The former captain relishes being moved to the bottom of the totem pole

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Of all the leaders to speak on the state of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, only Todd McLellan gave us some real insight into the product they will put on the ice this season. #LGRW #NHL #ToddMcLellan www.theyzerplan.website/p/the-toddfa...

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The Toddfather Speaks

Detroit’s head coach provides the first coherent view of where the franchise is headed

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The complete lack of leadership for the Detroit Red Wings organization needs to be placed at Chris Ilitch’s feet. #LGRW #RedWings #NHL #DylanLarkin www.theyzerplan.website/p/rudderless...

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Rudderless Red Wings

A once proud franchise hits rock bottom

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Here’s my overview of Viktor Arvidsson’s usage in Los Angeles, Edmonton and Boston, and how I think he’ll be utilized in Detroit this season. #LGRW #NHL #RedWings #ViktorArvidsson www.theyzerplan.website/p/deep-dive-...

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Deep Dive on Viktor Arvidsson

Taking a closer look at Detroit's recent free agent signings

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our next captain. LFG.

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I decided to take a look at two paths for Red Wings this upcoming season. I consider one a Plan A and the other a Plan B. #LGRW #NHL #RedWings #ChrisIlitch www.theyzerplan.website/p/two-distin...

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Two Distinct Paths for the Red Wings

Considerations for how the 2026-27 season may play out

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Albert Johansson pic is a classic. Then you have Razor crushing beers and Ax being all elegant with the chompers. What a bunch of beauts.

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

For me, Jeff Greenberg's time as associate GM for the Blackhawks creates more questions than answers. Here's my take on his role should be oversee hockey operations for the Red Wings. #LGRW #NHL #JeffGreenberg www.theyzerplan.website/p/how-jeff-g...

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How Jeff Greenberg Would Fit the Red Wings

Taking a close look at potential candidates to lead Detroit's hockey ops department

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

While Brett Peterson isn't my first choice to be the new Red Wings GM, I still have plenty of time for him. #LGRW #NHL #BrettPeterson www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Red Wings GM Candidates: Brett Peterson

Taking a close look at potential candidates

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

There are rumors Chris Ilitch will hire Vaughn Karpan. I have some thoughts on Karpan's role should he join the Red Wings organization. #LGRW #NHL #VaughnKarpan www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Red Wings GM Candidates: Vaughn Karpan

Taking a close look at potential candidates

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Here’s the third article in my series on people I’d like Chris Ilitch to interview for Detroit’s next leader of their hockey ops department. #LGRW #NHL #TylerDellow www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Red Wings GM Candidates: Tyler Dellow

Taking a closer look at potential candidates

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Here’s my second article on people I would like to see Chris Ilitch interview for the hockey ops and general manager positions in Detroit. #LGRW #NHL #SamVentura www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Red Wings GM Candidates: Sam Ventura

Taking a close look at potential candidates

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Here's my first article on candidates for Detroit's open GM role. #LGRW #NHL www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Red Wings GM Candidates: Scott White

Taking a close look at potential candidates

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The person Chris Ilitch selects to lead the Red Wings may come as a big shock. #LGRW #NHL www.theyzerplan.website/p/detroits-g...

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Detroit's GM Search Kicks Into High Gear

Interviews are set to begin next week

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

While hiring Shawn Horcoff as the next Red Wings GM would be defensible, I'd like to see Detroit finally break free from the Ken Holland country club atmosphere that has permeated the organization throughout the 10 year streak of missing the playoffs. www.theyzerplan.website/p/time-to-cl...

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Time to Clean House

Farewell to the DRW Country Club

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Here's my scouting report on Detroit Red Wings 2nd round draft pick Victor Plante. #LGRW #VictorPlante #NHLProspects www.theyzerplan.website/p/scouting-r...

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Scouting Report: Victor Plante

A closer look at Detroit's 2026 2nd round draft pick

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The way I see it, there were three self-inflicted wounds that doomed the Yzerplan. #LGRW #Yzerplan www.theyzerplan.website/p/the-three-...

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The Three Sins That Doomed the Yzerplan

An Autopsy on Steve Yzerman's tenure as GM in Detroit

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

How Chris Ilitch's decision regarding the future direction of the Tigers in the wake of Dave Dombrowski and Al Avila may give us some insight into his plans with the Red Wings: www.theyzerplan.website/p/a-few-quic...

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I have some thoughts on the background for the next Detroit Red Wings general manager. www.theyzerplan.website/p/a-few-quic...

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A Few Quick Thoughts on the Next GM

Which lane will Chris Ilitch choose?

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's time to shut down the Detroit Red Wings country club front office. www.theyzerplan.website/p/time-to-cl...

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Time to Clean House

Farewell to the DRW Country Club

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I am totally shocked by the timing of the Yzerman news. I didn't expect him to stick around much longer in the GM chair, but with the Larkin trade request, Edvinsson's RFA contract, and DeBrincat's contract renewal all front and center, the timing is less than ideal.

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Adam Levac's passing and capability in the faceoff dot make him an intriguing prospect for Detroit. open.substack.com/pub/whitewal...

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Scouting Report: Adam Levac

A closer look at Detroit's 2026 4th round draft pick

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Here's my scouting report for 23 OA draft pick JP Hurlbert. I think he has a top 3 shot in the entire Red Wings organization, behind Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond. #LGRW #JPHurlbert #2026NHLDraft #NHLProspects www.theyzerplan.website/p/scouting-r...

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Scouting Report: JP Hurlbert

A closer look at Detroit's 2026 1st round draft pick

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Here's my first scouting report on the players the Detroit Red Wings selected in the 2026 NHL Draft. In this article I review Adam Levac's performance during Peterborough's 4-3 overtime win over North Bay. #LGRW #AdamLevac #2026NHLDraft www.theyzerplan.website/p/scouting-r...

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Scouting Report: Adam Levac

A closer look at Detroit's 2026 4th round draft pick

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Here's my take on the recent Viktor Arvidsson and Daniil Tarasov signings, along with the trade for Keegan Kolesar. #LGRW #NHL #FreeAgency www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Red Wings Summertime Bits and Bobs

What do the recent acquisitions tell us about where the franchise is headed?

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

While JP Hurlbert and Victor Plante will understandably get most of the attention, I am intrigued by 7th round pick Myles Brosnan. Dude averaged 1.70 PPG last season and is headed to Harvard. #LGRW #2026NHLDraft www.theyzerplan.website/p/grading-th...

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Grading the 2026 Red Wings Draft

Another in a series of far too early assessments from the latest draft class

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Here’s my recap of Detroit’s 2026 NHL draft. Overall, I am quite happy with the combo of skill, forechecking ability, and the goalie the club selected this past weekend. #LGRW #Yzerplan www.theyzerplan.website/p/grading-th...

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Grading the 2026 Red Wings Draft

Another in a series of far too early assessments from the latest draft class

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Detroit Red Wings rebuild under Steve Yzerman officially got underway when the Detroit Red Wings drafted Moritz Seider. How long will it take to become a legit contender? Dom Luszcszyn would suggest 2029. www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

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Anatomy of a successful rebuild: Why it takes at least 10 years to build an NHL champion

How long does it take to execute a proper rebuild in the NHL? Longer than you think, but it's worth the wait and patience.

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The NHL draft starts tonight. Here are some prospects I think would be a good fit for the Red Wings with picks #47 - #207. #LGRW #NHLDraft #RedWings www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Red Wings 2026 NHL Draft Primer

Can Detroit find an impact player in the second round and beyond?

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

If Adam Valentini is available with the #47 pick, there's a lot to like. www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I wrote up a long article on 12 prospects who I think would make sense for the Red Wings to draft between picks #47 to #207. #LGRW #Yzerplan #RedWings #2026NHLDraft www.theyzerplan.website/p/red-wings-...

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Red Wings 2026 NHL Draft Primer

Can Detroit find an impact player in the second round and beyond?

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Trey Augustine is HIM. whitewallsredwings.substack.com/p/top-10-det...

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

If Detroit is lucky, the Dylan Larkin trade can serve the same role the Marty Nečas trade served in Carolina. www.theyzerplan.website/p/following-...

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Following the Path of the Hurricanes

Can Detroit follow Carolina's sustained level of excellence after 9 years of futility?

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Red Wings fans have viewed St Louis' 2019 Stanley Cup championship team as a path the team could follow. In this article, I make the case for Carolina being a better example, so long as Steve Yzerman is ready to make some tough decisions. #Yzerplan #LGRW open.substack.com/pub/whitewal...

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Following the Path of the Hurricanes

Can Detroit follow Carolina's sustained level of excellence after 9 years of futility?

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Outside of Max Plante and Trey Augustine, Eddie Genborg might be the most intriguing Red Wings prospect. #LGRW #NHL #Draft #EddieGenborg whitewallsredwings.substack.com/p/top-10-det...

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I make the case for why Moritz Seider will be the next Detroit Red Wings captain. #MoSeider #NHL #LGRW #Detroit #RedWIngs www.theyzerplan.website/p/detroits-n...

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Detroit's Next Captain

Moritz Seider will lead the Red Wings back to the promised land

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Max Plante is my top rated prospect for Detroit. www.theyzerplan.website/p/top-10-det...

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Here's my latest ranking of Detroit Red Wings prospects. #Yzerplan #LGRW #NHL #Draft #Detroit open.substack.com/pub/whitewal...

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Top 10 Detroit Red Wings Prospects

June 2026 Edition

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

John Gibson has been playing at a very high level since early December. He's been up there with Alex DeBrincat as one of Steve Yzerman's best trades as Red Wings GM.

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

With the news of Ben Chiarot's contract extension, I decided to take a look at how he's been deployed in Detroit and why I think this deal makes sense. #LGRW #BenChiarot #RedWings whitewallsredwings.substack.com/p/the-ben-ch...

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The Ben Chiarot Extension

Steve Yzerman kicks the can down the road for a bit.

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Anton Johansson should join Grand Rapids in time for the AHL playoffs. He'll add some grit to the lineup and is currently my #8 Red Wings prospect. open.substack.com/pub/whitewal...

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Top 10 Red Wings Prospects

Ranking Detroit's top prospects following the World Junior Championships

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Dave @wwrw.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

The Mo Seider Mix Tape from the game against Toronto. Wait for the ending, it's worth it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0l3...

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Moritz Seider #53 Game 51 Mixtape Vs Toronto #LGRW

YouTube video by The Wings Wagon

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