About
Welcome to Octopus Thrower, the Detroit Red Wings news and opinion site brought to you by the FanSided Network. Octopus Thrower is dedicated to providing top-notch Red Wings news and original content. This site also serves as a community for like-minded Red Wings fans to come together and catch up on the latest happenings as well as discuss their passion for the Wings! Octopus Thrower comprises an editorial team that creates content as they closely follow their favorite team. The site covers everything from news and rumors, including roster moves, injuries, trades, industry buzz and analysis, using reputable sources such as Hockey-Reference, NHL.com, and more. All article submissions from the Octopus Thrower writers are reviewed by FanSided's editorial team. Any updates or corrections to articles after publication are communicated via an editor's note. FanSided is owned and operated by Minute Media, whose other brands also include Sports Illustrated, The Players' Tribune, 90min, and Mental Floss.
Meet The Team
Anthony Ibanez
Anthony grew up watching the Red Wings and has been a contributor with Octopus Thrower for over a year. When he's not writing about the Red Wings, he's talking about them on YouTube on his channel "MoTown Mex," where he breaks down Red Wings news, and he has been a guest on several Red Wings Podcasts, such as HockeyTown West, Undrafted Hockey Fan, and the PFH Podcast.
Brian Germinaro
Brian Germinaro is a contributor and NHL Rover for FanSided. He's been writing and covering sports since 2020. He graduated from Siena College in 2024 with a degree in Sports Communication and Journalism. He also contributes to Belly Up Sports, covering Fantasy Football and Notre Dame Football. As well as co-host the Third and Ten and Belly Up Fantasy podcast. He's also an MLB/NFL writer for Blitz Sports
Franklin Steele
Franklin Steele brings more than 15 years of professional writing experience to his role of Site Expert for Bolts by the Bay. He has written for various websites, including Bleacher Report, FanSided and The Hockey Writers, racking up more than 4,700 bylines and 10 million views along the way. When he isn't watching, writing about or reading about hockey, you can probably find him losing at some form of competitive Pokémon. Feel free to email him at franklin.steele.writes (at) gmail.com.
@SteeleOnIce
Katy Glaza
Katy Glaza is a FanSided contributor at the Octopus Thrower. As an avid Detroit Red Wings fan, Katy has written many articles about the team and its prospects for both the site as well as her personal blog. Her passion is sharing her experiences and perspectives about the team that she loves with a focus on the Detroit Red Wings prospects. In her free time, she enjoys romping around with her dog, Taro (named in honor of former Detroit Red Wings/Grand Rapids Griffins player Taro Hirose). They enjoy going on adventures as much as possible.
@@AllThingsDET
Michael Coyle
Michael is FanSided's Contributor to Octopus Thrower covering the Detroit Red Wings. He has previously written for Rotowire.com and produced stories for MLB.com and canadianbaseballnetwork.com, covering the Canadian Prospect Showcase Tournament in Toronto. Michael is a big sports fan who watches hockey, baseball, football and both college football and basketball.
Nestor Quixtan
Nestor is a professional writer with over 10 years of experience. His work can be found around the NHL network at FanSided. Nestor has a keen sense for the business side of the sporting world.
Scott Rogust
Scott Rogust is a staff writer for FanSided, covering NFL, NHL and professional wrestling. He previously wrote for 12UP and Double G Sports. Scott graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a major in journalism and minor in biology. He is a New York sports fan who has not felt joy since the Rangers made it to the Stanley Cup Final in 2014. Scott has a vast knowledge of professional wrestling trivia and will understand any reference from "The Simpsons."
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