Max Smith

Joined: Dec 17, 2025

Max is a contributor for FanSided's Octopus Thrower website and sportsjournalist covering the Detroit Red Wings. He has written for Detroit Hockey Now and Hockeybuzz, covering both the Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche, his hometown team. Though originally from the mountain state Max has always been a Detroit sports fan, graduating from Eastern Michigan University.

Michigan State goaltender Trey Augustine (1) and Wisconsin left wing Blake Montgomery (47) look for the puck in the air after Augustine deflected Montgomery’s shot in a game Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Jan 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) warms up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

Erik Gustafsson brings depth to the Red Wings

Red Wings' Marco Kasper broke scoring drought vs. Sharks

Nov 26, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56) and Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) battle for the puck during the first period at Little Caesars Arena.

Patrick Kane celebrates his 500th goal

Jan 8, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) receives congratulations from teammates after he scores his 500 career goal in the third period against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena.

AHL: JAN 02 Grand Rapids Griffins at Cleveland Monsters

Dallas Stars v Detroit Red Wings

Dec 17, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings John Leonard (43) gets set during a face off in the second period against the Utah Mammoth at Little Caesars Arena.

Dec 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Dec 27, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex Debrincat (93) tries to control the puck against the check by Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the second period at Lenovo Center.

Dec 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing John Leonard (43) celebrates with center Andrew Copp (18) and right wing Alex Debrincat (93) during the second period against the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena.

AHL: NOV 03 Grand Rapids Griffins at Cleveland Monsters

2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series - Detroit Red Wings v Columbus Blue Jackets

Nov 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Casey Mittelstadt (11) scores the only goal during a shootout against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) in Boston’s 3-2 win at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images