Where Kane Fits In & The Case to Call Edvinsson Up
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In today’s edition, we take a deep dive into the signing of Patrick Kane and why the team should call Simon Edvinsson up but why it likely won’t happen.
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Red Wings Sign Patrick Kane: What it Means & How He Fits
November 28, 2023 by Devin Little
Say it with me folks: Patrick Kane is a Detroit Red Wing. After months of speculation about where Kane would sign, with some connecting him to the Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars and the Buffalo Sabres among others, the highly-decorated winger signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Red Wings. The move reunites Kane with Alex DeBrincat, his linemate with the Chicago Blackhawks from 2017-2022. He is considered one of the best players of all time, and his number will be retired by the Blackhawks when he decides to call it a career. He is considered one of the best players of all time, and his number will be retired by the Blackhawks when he decides to call it a career.
Why Red Wings Should Call Up Edvinsson and Why They Won’t
November 23, 2023 by Logan Horn
While there are many reasons for their recent downturn, from lackluster goaltending to cold spells from their star forwards, the reason we’re going to focus on today is the poor play from Detroit’s defensive group. Putting it politely, Detroit has four defensemen who are playing well enough to justify being in the lineup and three who aren’t. I believe it is time for the Red Wings to call up prospect Simon Edvinsson from the Grand Rapids Griffins, but I don’t believe the team will be willing to do so for several reasons. Let’s dive into those reasons now!
