The Detroit Red Wings (NHL15)

[TheKid40]

A Detroit Red Wings Dynasty Attempt

Team: Detroit Red Wings
Game: NHL15
System: PS4
Sliders: Custom
Rosters: Most Recent Update

Team Overview

The Forward Lineup- Detroit has some quality talent among their forwards with superstars Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. Detroit has quite a few veteran players in their forward roster including Johan Franzen, Darren Helm, and Stephen Weiss, as well as many budding stars such as Tomas Jurco, Tomas Tatar, and Gustav Nyquist. The Red Wings 2012 First Round Pick, Anthony Mantha, is coming along nicely and looks to be a stud in future years. This forward lineup has the skill in their top six and the grit and sandpaper in their bottom six that enables them to be a playoff team consistently.

The Defensive Pairings- Detroit is not a pure offensive team. Despite superstar Nick Lidstrom retiring from the team a few years ago, the Wings still have great defensive depth and talent. Led by veteran Nicklas Kronwall and Jonathan Ericsson, the Wings boast a great defensive squad that can chip in with the odd point. Brendan Smith and Danny Dekeyser are great young Defensemen that Detroit can build around for the future as well as top prospect Xavier Quellet. Detroit's only problem on the back end is their lack of right-handed shots, a problem that may have to be addressed.

The Goaltending Situation- Detroit didn't know what to expect when they signed Jonas Gustavsson last year. Now they know they have a solid backup goaltender for starter Jimmy Howard, as Gustavsson has proved himself to be a great addition to their team. Jimmy Howard is as steady as always, and is looking to have another good year after inking himself a six year, 32 million dollar contract, last year. Going forward the Red Wings will be in good hands with developing youngsters Jake Paterson and Petr Mrazek.

Season Outlook: If Zetterberg and Datsyuk stay healthy and goaltender Jimmy Howard has another good season, there is no reason why the Red Wings shouldn't make the playoffs this year. Look for Zetterberg and Datsyuk to slow down a bit this year and for Detroit's youngsters to take an increase in ice time this year. If Detroit can maintain a healthy lineup this year look for them to be able to compete for second or third in their division under Ken Holland's and Mike Babcock's tutelage.


Editor's Note: Hey guys, this is my first dynasty attempt and it will be with my favourite team the Detroit Red Wings. Feedback would be appreciated throughout the dynasty. Will try to get the season up and started tomorrow or Monday. Pretty busy with school so posts may not be as frequent as I would like, but try to stay following! Thanks, TheKid40

[OliDegu2008]

Hey, hey Hockeytown!

I will be following.

[TheKid40]

Thanks for the follow, means a lot!

[HockyFanatic]

my brother is a wings fan so there is a small part of me hoping that ur dynasty goes bad lol j/k

be interesting to see how u handle the aging stars

[TheKid40]

LOL I know the intense rivalry between siblings as I am a Detroit fan and my brother is a Bruins fan! I'm hoping to get an update in tonight with the roster and opening lineups for our first game against the Bruins! As far as the aging stars go, I won't reveal too much yet

[HockyFanatic]

well since it is just a video game i guess i can wish you good luck lol

[TheKid40]

The Detroit Red Wings Opening Night Roster and Lines

Detroit Red Wings Opening Roster 2014-2015
#	CENTERS	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
13	Pavel Datsyuk	36	5'11"	194 lbs	Left	Sverdlovsk, Russia
43	Darren Helm	27	5'11"	192 lbs	Left	Winnipeg, Manitoba
90	Stephen Weiss	31	5'11"	193 lbs	Left	Toronto, Ontario
18	Joakim Andersson	25	6'2"	206 lbs	Left	Munkedal, Sweden
15	Riley Sheahan	22	6'2"	212 lbs	Left	St. Catharines, Ontario
#	LEFT WINGS	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
8	Justin Abdelkader	27	6'1"	219 lbs	Left	Muskegon, Michigan
93	Johan Franzen	34	6'3"	223 lbs	Left	Vetlanda, Sweden
40	Henrik Zetterberg	34	5'11"	197 lbs	Left	Njurunda, Sweden
20	Drew Miller	30	6'2"	178 lbs	Left	Dover, New Jersey
#	RIGHT WINGS	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
14	Gustav Nyquist	25	5'11"	185 lbs	Left	Halmstad, Sweden
21	Tomas Tatar	23	5'11"	186 lbs	Left	Ilava, Czechoslovakia
17	Daniel Cleary	35	6'0"	203 lbs	Left	Carbonear, Newfoundland
#	DEFENSE	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
65	Danny Dekeyser	24	6'3"	190 lbs	Left	Macomb, Michigan
52	Jonathan Ericsson	30	6'4"	221 lbs	Left	Stockholm, Sweden
4	Jakub Kindl	27	6'3"	216 lbs	Left	Sumperk, Czechoslovakia
55	Niklas Kronwall	33	6'0"	190 lbs	Left	Stockholm, Sweden
27	Kyle Quincy	29	6'2"	207 lbs	Left	Kitchener, Ontario
2	Brendan Smith	25	6'2"	198 lbs	Left	Toronto, Ontario
#	GOALIES	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
35	Jimmy Howard	30	6'0"	218 lbs	Left	Ogdensburg, New York
50	Jonas Gustavsson	30	6'3"	192 lbs	Left	Danderyd, Sweden

The Detroit Red Wings Depth Chart 2014-2015
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LW	Henrik Zetterberg	Johan Franzen	Justin Abdelkader	Drew Miller
C	Pavel Datsyuk	Darren Helm	Stephen Weiss	Joakim Andersson
RW	Gustav Nyquist	Tomas Tatar	Riley Sheahan	Daniel Cleary
D #1	Niklas Kronwall	Kyle Quincy	Brendan Smith
D #2	Jonathan Ericsson	Jakub Kindl	Danny Dekeyser
G	Jimmy Howard	Jonas Gustavsson

Powerplay Lines:

1. Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Nyquist
Kronwall - Smith

2. Franzen - Sheahan - Tatar
Quincy - Dekeyser

Penalty Kill Lines:

1. Datsyuk - Zetterberg
Kronwall - Ericsson

2. Helm - Weiss
Kindl - Quincy

[HockyFanatic]

be interesting to see if datsyuk and zetterberg can still go at top level