On the Clock: Detroit Red Wings: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft

Excellent, informative, well-written book that really goes into who the Wings drafted and why. Tons of terrific details about all the picks, and why the Wings missed out on some key ones over the years. First chapter on Stevie Y was superb. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Super interesting. Perfect gift idea.

Great read. Tons of details about who the Wings drafted & why, not just about the players but the scouts and managers, too. Really thorough history. First chapter (on Stevie Y) is amazing. Great if you need a gift for a fan.

While I appreciated some of the historical detail, overall, I found the text to be repetitive and devoid of any coherent organization.

When I thought that Helene St. James couldn’t top her book “The Big 50”, I was wrong. And I loved that book. But “On the Clock” is just a little better. A great read with excellent analysis.

Highly readable, information flows easily, gives excellent insight into how important drafting is and how it rebuilt the Red Wings after they were known as the Dead Wings. Tons of details.

Works as advertised. Would buy again

So you think you know everything about the Detroit Red Wings? Well, this book will prove that you do not. From cover to cover, "On the Clock: Detroit Red Wings" provides behind-the-headlines details on Hockeytown’s spectacular and checkered draft history. The author tells tales large and small by tapping into well-placed sources throughout the sport, from front-office executives to foreign scouts to the players themselves. It’s all there. A great holiday gift for the Red Wings fanatic on your list, too. Woo-hoo!

What a great book. Highly recommend. So many stories, interviews, behind-the-scenes stuff, and fun tidbits (lol at 9 to 5). Author really delves into the details. If you're a Wings fan, this is a must read. Going to buy copies to give as gifts.