On the Clock: Detroit Red Wings

Description

A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off.
In On the Clock: Detroit Red Wings, Helene St. James explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Red Wings at the draft, including franchise legends like Steve Yzerman, Sergei Federov, and Pavel Datsyuk.
Readers will go behind the scenes with top decision-makers as they evaluate, deliberate, and ultimately make the picks they hope will tip the fate of their franchise toward success.
From seemingly surefire first-rounders to surprising late selections, this is a must-read for Red Wings faithful and hockey fans eager for a glimpse at how teams are built. Helene St. James has covered the Red Wings for the Detroit Free Press since 1996. Her work has appeared in several books. She has covered the team’s adventures in Sweden and the Czech Republic and has covered hockey at multiple Olympic Games. She is also the author of The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings. *The Detroit Red Wings are an Original Six NHL franchise and one of the most popular in the league, with 11 Stanley Cup championships
*The Red Wings have had remarkable success at the NHL draft, selecting legends like Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom, Sergei Federov, Pavel Datsyuk, and Henrik Zetterberg
*Author Helene St. James is a trusted Red Wings authority with a prominent platform as a Detroit Free Press columnist. St. James will promote the book through media appearances and events. • Prepublication online buzz campaign
• Blogger and influencer outreach campaign
• Ebook spotlights and promotions
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• Edelweiss featured title
• Advertising in major trades
• Available for book signings in author’s home market of Detroit, MI
• Outreach to Detroit Red Wings fan groups and blogs
• Promotions in conjunction with the Detroit Red Wings 2022 season
• Author's official Twitter: @helenestjames (25.4k)