Author: Christian Hoppens

Atlantic Division Preview: Florida Panthers

By Christian Hoppens | Sep 5th 2016 | 4 min read |

Save for a miracle run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1996, the Florida Panthers haven’t really won much as a franchise. Pair the lack of winning ...

Red Wings Top 25 Under 25: Dylan Sadowy

By Christian Hoppens | Aug 28th 2016 | 3 min read |

As we near the conclusion of WIIM’s “Top 25 Under 25” series profiles, we look at winger Dylan Sadowy, who was brought into the organization via...

Getting to Know WIIM: Christian (choppens)

By Christian Hoppens | Aug 20th 2016 | 3 min read |

It was suggested that all of us newbies here at WIIM should write a little bit to introduce themselves to the community, so here goes nothing. First o...

Red Wings Top 25 Under 25: Zach Nastasiuk

By Christian Hoppens | Jul 22nd 2016 | 3 min read |

Vitals Position: RW/C Shoots: Right Born: March 30, 1995 (21 years old)Birthplace: Barrie, OntarioHeight/Weight: 6’1″ / 190 lbs. Stats Sea...

Pavel Datsyuk and Separating the Player From the Individual

By Christian Hoppens | Jun 22nd 2016 | 6 min read |

I’m 22 years old and for most of my time being a Red Wing hockey fan, I watched Pavel Datsyuk make magic. He made Marty Turco look helpless. He ...

2015-16 Red Wings Player Grades: Jonathan Ericsson

By Christian Hoppens | Jun 8th 2016 | 4 min read |

Player Profile Jonathan Ericsson Born: March 2, 1984Birthplace: Karlskrona, SwedenDrafted: Detroit, 9th round (252nd overall), 2002Shoots: LeftContrac...

The Case For the Red Wings to Trade for Tyson Barrie

By Christian Hoppens | May 30th 2016 | 5 min read |

Growing up, I’d always had a certain respect for Patrick Roy. (Great lead to start my WIIM blogging career, right?) It wasn’t that I liked...