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Native Michigander writing long form articles on the Yzerplan.

Link: https://substack.com/@runthejewels
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RTJ @wwrw.bsky.social · Jul 27
The Detroit Red Wings are celebrating their 100th year. I decided to create a 23 man roster comprised of the best players in franchise history.

#LGRW #Hockeytown #ProductionLine #RedWings #NHL

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Red Wings All-Centennial Team
Who are the greatest Red Wings of all time?
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Red Wings show signs of resiliency following three game losing streak.
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#LGRW #NHL #NateDanielson #EmmittFinnie #AxelSandinPellikka
Surfing the NHL Parity
Red Wings show first signs of resiliency
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November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Red Wings 4th round draft pick Brent Solomon is currently 2nd among all 18 year olds in the USHL in goals and total points.

#LGRW #RedWings #NHL #Prospects #BrentSolomon
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Here's an article I wrote on Max Plante, a @detroitredwingsnhl.bsky.social prospect who currently leads the NCAA in scoring.
#LGRW #NHL #UMD #Bulldogs #MaxPlante #RedWings #NHLProspects

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It's Pretty Max-ed Out In Here
Max Plante's ascent to the top of the NCAA
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November 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Very happy for Sergei Fedorov to receive this honor of having the Red Wings retire his number. Here's what I wrote about him when I created my All-Centennial team this summer.

#LGRW #RedWings #SergeiFedorov

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August 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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10 years ago this would have been a great acquisition. 17 fights between 2013-14 and 2018-18. Dished out 361 hits over 2 seasons. Consistently blocks 100+ shots.

1 year so no big deal in the grand scheme of things. At least it shows Yzerman sees the need for guys with some jam.

#LGRW #RedWings
notdetroitredwings.bsky.social Detroit Red Wings (Unofficial) @notdetroitredwings.bsky.social · Aug 15
The #RedWings have signed defenseman Travis Hamonic to a one-year contract with an AAV of $1,000,000.

#LGRW
August 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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As the #RedWings rebuild, they still need a first-line left wing. Here are a few players who could fit the bill.

#LGRW #NHL #RedWings

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Red Wings Trade Targets: Left Wing
Potential candidates to fill Detroit's need for a scoring line winger
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August 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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You can see the path to playoff hockey with a healthy and in-form John Gibson.

#LGRW #NHL #RedWings #JohnGibson

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Red Wings Trade: John Gibson
Can Gibson solve Detroit's long-standing problem in goal?
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August 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The Red Wings need a top 4 left-shot defender. Here are a few who may be a good fit.

#LGRW #NHL #Trades #RedWings

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Red Wings Trade Targets: Defense
Potential candidates to fill Detroit's need for a top 4 defender
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August 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The Detroit Red Wings are celebrating their 100th year. I decided to create a 23 man roster comprised of the best players in franchise history.

#LGRW #Hockeytown #ProductionLine #RedWings #NHL

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Red Wings All-Centennial Team
Who are the greatest Red Wings of all time?
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July 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Red Wings draft pick Carter Bear had the 2nd best shooting percentage among the top 65 scorers in the league (0.95 PPG or higher).

Only Andrew Cristall, a 20 year old 2023 draft pick had a higher shooting %.

I think there's a good shot Bear hits 50 goals next season in Everett.

#LGRW #CarterBear
July 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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I'm old enough to remember when people were complaining that Chris Ilitch was destroying the Tigers franchise. 😂
July 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Scott Wheeler ranks Trey Augustine as his #3 goalie prospect. Sebastian Cossa is ranked 8th. I do agree that Augustine is trending better at this point.

#LGRW #SebastianCossa #TreyAugustine #NHL #RedWings

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Top 20 drafted NHL goalie prospects ranking: Askarov, Fowler lead Wheeler’s summer 2025 list
Yaroslav Askarov and Jacob Fowler top Wheeler's latest ranking of the NHL's top goalie prospects.
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July 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Here's my article on John Gibson's move to Detroit. If the Red Wings can get a full season of Gibson playing at the level he performed at last season, there's a chance the franchise makes it back into the playoffs.

#LGRW #NHL #RedWings #JohnGibson

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Red Wings Trade: John Gibson
Can Gibson solve Detroit's long-standing problem in goal?
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July 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Here’s my article on recent Red Wings free agent signing James van Riemsdyk. I cover his deployment with Boston and Columbus and how I think he’ll be used in Detroit.

#LGRW #Yzerplan #JamesVanRiemsdyk #NHL #FreeAgency

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Red Wings Free Agency: James van Riemsdyk
Looking at JvR's career to date and thinking through his role in Detroit
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July 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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While there's still a ways to go to get the #Yzerplan fully deployed - my guess is it will be the 2026-27 season - just keep in mind how far we've come.

This was the lineup during Yzerman's first season in Detroit.

#Yzerplan #LGRW #RedWings #NHL
July 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Mason Appleton was a nice pick up for Steve Yzerman. He'll do a good job tilting the ice in Detroit's favor. While with the Jets, he received a lot of 5v5 ice time. More thoughts in the link below.

#Yzerplan #LGRW #MasonAppleton #NHL #FreeAgency

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July 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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With Elmer Söderblom signed to a new 2-year deal, here's an article I wrote in advance of him being signed. Is he poised for a breakout campaign this season?

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July 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Here's my article on recent UFA signing Jacob Bernard-Docker. It covers his deployment in Ottawa and Buffalo and what we can expect from him in Detroit.

#Yzerplan #RedWings #LGRW #NHL #FreeAgency

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Red Wings Free Agency: Jacob Bernard-Docker
Looking at JBD's career to date and thinking through his role in Detroit
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July 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Former Red Wing Tomáš Nosek signed a 1 year contract extension with Florida after winning his first Stanely Cup.
July 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The Red Wings signed Jonatan Berggren to a 1 year extension for $1.825 million. Berggren had one of the better shooting percentages among 3rd liners. Here's my article on Berggren and his future in Detroit.

#Yzerplan #JonatanBerggren #NHLFreeAgency

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July 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Albert Johansson really blossomed under new coach Todd McLellan.
June 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Detroit signs Albert Johansson to a new deal: 2 years, $1.125 million per year. Great contract, here is a write up I did on him in advance of this new deal:

#Yzerplan #LGRW #AlbertJohansson #NHLFreeAgency

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Impending RFA: Albert Johansson
A deep dive on Detroit's three restricted free agents
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June 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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I think there are two remaining needs Steve Yzerman may be able to address as free agency opens up tomorrow. I cover them in this article.

#NHL #Yzerplan #LGRW #RedWings #NHLFreeAgency

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Detroit Red Wings Free Agency Primer
Shopping during the silly season
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June 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Brent Solomon was an intriguing pick from the Detroit Red Wings in the 4th round of this weekend's NHL Draft.

#LGRW #Yzerplan #2025NHLDraft #NHL #BrentSolomon

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June 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Here are my grades for the recently completed NHL Draft. The Red Wings did a nice job addressing needs and building out depth across the organization.

#LGRW #RedWings #2025NHLDraft #Yzerplan #NHL

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Grading the 2025 Red Wings Draft
A far too early assessment of the recently completed 2025 NHL Draft
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June 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM