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The Ben Chiarot Extension

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

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.

February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

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

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

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January 28, 2026 at 9:46 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

This gif is for those pushing for the Red Wings to trade for Logan Stanley.

ALT: a man with a mustache is making a funny face and says oof

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January 25, 2026 at 4:19 AM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

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.

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Ranking Detroit's top prospects following the World Junior Championships

Moritz Seider #53 Game 51 Mixtape Vs Toronto #LGRW

January 23, 2026 at 12:34 AM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

The Mo Seider Mix Tape from the game against Toronto. Wait for the ending, it's worth it.

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January 23, 2026 at 12:21 AM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Trey Augustine is my #3 Detroit Red Wings prospect.

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Ranking Detroit's top prospects following the World Junior Championships

Is Elias Pettersson a fit for Detroit?

January 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

My thoughts on Elias Pettersson and what he would bring to the Detroit Red Wings.

#LGRW #NHL #Canucks #Trades #RedWings

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Taking a look at what the Vancouver center would bring to the Red Wings

Is Elias Pettersson a fit for Detroit?

January 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Should the Red Wings trade for Elias Pettersson? I have thoughts, including an overview of his usage in Vancouver and how he would likely be deployed in Detroit.

#LGRW #RedWings #Canucks #NHL #Trades #EP40

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Taking a look at what the Vancouver center would bring to the Red Wings

January 20, 2026 at 8:34 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

I've never viewed Rasmus Andersson as a fit for the Red Wings, but I could see them pursue a RHD for their third pairing, which gets caved in pretty regularly.

#LGRW #RedWings #NHLTrades

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Part 1 of 3 on potential candidates to fill holes in the Red Wings lineup

January 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

With Marco Kasper and Nate Danielson needing more time to develop as NHL centers, I think it's worthwhile to pursue a trade for a center with term. Here are a couple I think could work.

#LGRW #NHL #Trades

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Part 3 in a series on addressing team needs in the lead up to the NHL playoffs

January 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Amadeus Lombardi returned to the Griffins lineup and generated an assist in his first game back. He's currently my 9th rated Detroit Red Wings prospect.

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#GoGRG #LGRW #RedWings #NHLProspects

Ranking Detroit's top prospects following the World Junior Championships

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January 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Following the World Junior Championships, Eddie Genborg is now my #5 rated prospect for the Detroit Red Wings.

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Ranking Detroit's top prospects following the World Junior Championships

January 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

So how's that John Gibson trade looking? Here are his stats since December 8th.

Record: 11-2
Save percentage: .937
Goals Against Average: 1.85

January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

I'd like to get him a consistent defensive partner for the first time in his NHL career.

Prashanth Iyer @prashanthiyer.bsky.social · Jan 13

I would like Albert Johansson to spend the entire offseason no further than 6 feet away from a squat rack

January 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Here's the third and final part on my series on potential Detroit Red Wings trade targets. This article focuses on adding center depth.

#LGRW #RedWings #NHL #Trades

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Part 3 in a series on addressing team needs in the lead up to the NHL playoffs

January 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Anton Johansson is my #8 prospect for the Detroit Red Wings.

#LGRW #RedWings #NHL

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Ranking Detroit's top prospects following the World Junior Championships

January 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Steve Yzerman has aggressively addressed the complete lack of organizational depth in goal in a way that has become quite familiar: he meticulously plans then patiently waits for his prospects to develop.

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Ranking Detroit's top prospects following the World Junior Championships

January 9, 2026 at 12:49 AM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Here's my post WJC top 10 prospect list for the Detroit Red Wings.

#LGRW #NHL #Prospects #WJC

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Ranking Detroit's top prospects following the World Junior Championships

Players with term who would solidify Detroit over the back half of the season

January 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Here's a follow up article on my series on potential trade targets for the Detroit Red Wings.

#LGRW #RedWings #NHL #Trades #Detroit

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Red Wings Trade Targets

The Todd McLellan Trajectory

December 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

The difference between last year's December 23rd game and last night say a lot about the direction of the franchise under bench boss Todd McLellan.

#LGRW #RedWings #NHL #ToddMcLellan

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The difference one year into the coaching change

December 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Yessir.

Prashanth Iyer @prashanthiyer.bsky.social · Dec 21

Can we get some “MOR-ITZ SEI-DER” chants going across Detroit sporting events? MVP-level play deserves those chants

December 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

Here's part two in my three part series on trades the Red Wings should pursue to improve their roster.

#LGRW #Yzerplan #RedWings #NHL #Trades
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Part 2 of 3 on potential candidates to fill holes in the Red Wings lineup

December 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM

RTJ

@wwrw.bsky.social

The Red Wings have three holes to fill as they stake their claim for a playoff spot this spring. Here are the candidates to fill one of them.
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#LGRW #RedWings #NHL #Detroit

Part 1 of 3 on potential candidates to fill holes in the Red Wings lineup

Red Wings show first signs of resiliency

December 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM

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Red Wings show signs of resiliency following three game losing streak.
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#LGRW #NHL #NateDanielson #EmmittFinnie #AxelSandinPellikka

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