Jonathan Ericsson is quoted heavily in this piece about defending against high firepower lineups like Tampa and Dallas. Before you make any jokes about Ericsson’s authority to discuss this topic, read the article. If nothing else, he comes across as thoughtful and well-spoken, and his language oozes the culture that the Red Wings love.
This is a wonderfully insightful article about the current state of the Red Wings and how they got here. Specifically, it grapples with the complex legacy of Ken Holland, and how the ire of one of hockey’s most disgruntled fanbases was once the rock star of the NHL front offices.