Jeff Hawkins

Jeff Hawkins

Joined: Apr 3, 2017

Jeff Hawkins is a career sportswriter who has collected eight industry awards, including two Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) honors. Author of four youth sports books, Hawkins has served as a beat writer for the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Adirondack IceHawks, Adirondack Lumberjacks, and Hickory Crawdads. A husband and father, Hawkins enjoys live eclectic music, mountain biking, running 5k trail events, and watching Film Noir.

Jan 16, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) watches the puck miss the net against the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bronson-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings: Goalie Jonathan Bernier is Easily 2020-21 MVP

Apr 8, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) and Nashville Predators center Yakov Trenin (13) fight for position with in front of goaltender Juuse Saros (74) in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings: Bottom 3 Worse Games of 2021

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 01: Sam Gagner #89 of the Detroit Red Wings scores the game winning shoot out goal past Curtis McElhinney #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena on May 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Top 3 Best Games, Individual Performances of 2021

DORNBIRN, AUSTRIA - DECEMBER 11: Kevin Macierzynski of Dornbirn Bulldogs and Jesper Eliasson of Salzburg during the Bet-at-home Ice Hockey League match between Dornbirn Bulldogs v EC Red Bull Salzburg at Messestadion on December 11, 2020 in Dornbirn, Austria. (Photo by Robert Broger/SEPA.Media /Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Updates on 4 Goaltenders Drafted Since 2018

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 27: Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill gives players direction during the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 27, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Red WIngs 3-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Wait on Decision to Extend Blashill’s Deal Finally Ends

PLYMOUTH, MI - FEBRUARY 15: Albin Grewe #24 of the Sweden Nationals follows the play against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 15, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Finland defeated Sweden 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Albin Grewe

Detroit Red Wings: Updates on 8 Top Forwards Drafted Since 2018

VICTORIA , BC - DECEMBER 19: Jared McIsaac #4 of Team Canada attempts to lift the stick of Yannick Brüschweiler #10 of Team Switzerland as Team Canada goaltender Michael DiPietro tracks the puck at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 19, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Updates on 9 Top Defensemen Drafted Since 2018

Jan 28, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Detroit Red Wings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings: Waiting Game Continues for Decision on Coach Blashill

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 27: Gavin Bayreuther #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Richard Panik #24 of the Detroit Red Wings chase after the puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena on April 27, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Who Could Be Lost In the NHL Expansion Draft?

Apr 15, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) makes an assist during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings Writers Nominate DeKeyser for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 07: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings makes a save during the second period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena on May 7, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Most Resilient Red Wing: Goalie Greiss Rebounds Despite Limited Goal Support

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 07: Matiss Kivlenieks #80 stops a shot from Mathias Brome #86 of the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Nationwide Arena on May 7, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Detroit defeated Columbus 5-2. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Red Wings Notebook: Blue Jackets Loom for Final Seventh-Place Battle

Feb 25, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Sam Gagner (89) celebrates with center Dylan Larkin (71) and right wing Bobby Ryan (54) after scoring a goal against Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings: Gagner Giving Young Teammates ‘A’ Boost of Leadership

Feb 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Bobby Ryan (54) is congratulated for scoring a goal during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings: Veteran Ryan Not Thinking About Retirement, ‘Open’ to Return

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 01: Blake Coleman #20 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tries to get around the stick of Alex Biega #3 of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Little Caesars Arena on May 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Why Are Opponents Generating So Many SOG?

May 1, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) makes the save on Detroit Red Wings left wing Evgeny Svechnikov (37) during a shootout at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings: Power(-less) Play Preventing, Stalling Prospects’ Progress