Richard Jelinek

Richard Jelinek

I am 43 years old, happily married, and have two dogs, Cooper and Bella. I have been a fan of hockey for over 30 years and will watch any level of hockey or any league. My two favorite teams are the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL and Toledo Walleye for the ECHL.

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 20: Tristan Jarry #35 of the Pittsburgh Penguins tends goal in the second period during the game against the Ottawa Senators at PPG PAINTS Arena on January 20, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jarry joins list of all-time goal scoring goaltenders

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 30: Robby Fabbri #14 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his first period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammates at Little Caesars Arena on November 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Wrapping up week 8 of the 2023-24 season

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 15: Alex DeBrincat #12 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates a second period, power play goal with Patrick Kane #88 against the Washington Capitals at the United Center on December 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Red Wings’ addition of Patrick Kane brings roster questions

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Detroit Red Wings warms up prior to a game against the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden on November 24, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

The Detroit Red Wings have a tough decision between the pipes

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 12: Daniel Sprong #88 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Wrapping up week 7 of the 2023-24 season

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ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: The Detroit Red Wings celebrate a third period goal by J.T. Compher #37 against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on October 30, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings shuffle lines after scoring inconsistency

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MONTREAL, CANADA - APRIL 13: Jeremy Swayman #1 of the Boston Bruins tends net during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on April 13, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Jeremy Swayman is looking for big things with the Boston Bruins

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COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 16: Shayne Gostisbehere #41 of the Detroit Red Wings takes a break during a stoppage in play against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on October 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Wrapping up week 5 of the Detroit Red Wings 2023-24 season

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SUNRISE, FLORIDA - MAY 24: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a save against the Florida Panthers during the second period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena on May 24, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes eyeing teams with goaltending

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TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 8: A General View of the Toronto Maple Leafs logo on the ice prior to action between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 8, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs are named as NHL’s most valuable franchise

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ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: David Perron #57 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on October 30, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings Weekly Recap: Wrapping up week 4

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ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Ville Husso #35 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on October 30, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Red Wings: Ville Husso is struggling to find success right now

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 22: Alex DeBrincat #93 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his first period goal against the Calgary Flames at Little Caesars Arena on October 22, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

9 NHL players already dominating with their new teams

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TEMPE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 17: Jake Walman #96 of the Detroit Red Wings shoots the puck during the NHL game at Mullett Arena on January 17, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Red Wings 4-3 in an overtime shootout. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Weekly report wrapping up week 3

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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup Trophy after they defeated the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Could the Penguins Re-Acquire Former Stanley Cup Champion?

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EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 29: The Edmonton Oilers salute the crowd after defeating the Calgary Flames during the third period of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Flames 5-2. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Are the Edmonton Oilers the Most Disappointing Team in 2023-24?

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