Titles by Helene St. James

<strong>In <em>The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings</em>, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team.</strong><br /><br />This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans&rsquo; history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team&#39;s iconic identity.<br /><br />Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern NHL landscape, and how it&rsquo;ll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.<br /><br /><strong>Red Wings fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at hockey history.</strong>

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.<br /><br />In <em>On the Clock: Detroit Red Wings</em>, Helene St. James explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Red Wings at the draft, including franchise legends like Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov, and Pavel Datsyuk.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>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.</strong>

<div>Longtime sportswriter Helene St. James explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise’s remarkable story, including greats like Howe, Yzerman, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, and more.</div>