Red Wings Hope to Increase Scoring By Being More Physical

Sep 18, 2026, 5:48 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Detroit Hockey Now,

They believe if they can be harder to play against, to be more belligerent, particularly in the offensive zone, it can not only disrupt and wear down the opposition but may lead to more scoring. The Red Wings took a step toward that objective by trading a third-round pick and a seventh to the Vegas Golden Knights this summer for Keenan Kolesar. He finished seventh in the league with 270 hits last season.

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