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Rate Shorthanded Senators host Red Wings

Original at topix.net external link    5 hours ago

The Ottawa Senators were excited with the way they opened the 2008-09 season in Sweden, but an unfortunate injury has put a damper on their encouraging start.

Rate Leafs hold off planning Stanley Cup parade

Original at SLAM! Sports external link    10 hours ago

As he made his way up the Air Canada Centre stands to watch the Maple Leafs practise yesterday, general manager Cliff Fletcher was asked about Toronto's rather shocking opening-night win over the Detroit Red Wings Thursday. As he made his way up the Air Canada Centre stands to watch the Map...

Rate Don't believe the hype

Original at Sports external link    11 hours ago

ATLANTA | Bruce Boudreau had unfurled the caution flag. The Washington Capitals coach reminded his players how the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings on Thursday lost their opener to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Rate Red Wings and Pistons To Split Screens in Detroit

Original at New York Times external link    16 hours ago

By By RICHARD SANDOMIR Detroit sports fans will face a rare predicament on Saturday and Monday nights: whether to watch Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup finals between the Red Wings and the Penguins, or Games 3 and 4 of the N.B.A. Eastern Conference finals between the Pistons and the Celtics. Not only will the games be t...

Rate Hawks fail to match Rangers' firepower

Original at chicagotribune.com external link    16 hours ago

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Brandon Dubinsky scored once and added two assists, and newcomers Wade Redden, Aaron Voros and Nikolai Zherdev chipped in with goals, too, leading the Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the vastly improved Blackhawks on Friday. Firsts of the season: First game, first loss for Hawks Saturday'...

Rate Howard lands on IR to open season

Original at NHL Player external link    20 hours ago

The Sports Xchange reports Red Wings G Jimmy Howard sustained a broken finger in practice on Oct. 4 and starts the season on injured reserve. When he's healthy, in about a week to 10 days, he will be assigned to Grand Rapids of the AHL.

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Rate Puck Headlines: Soupy's finally on for Chicago at MSGVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    22 hours ago

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By Greg Wyshynski • Mark it down: The Detroit Red Wings make their final trip to see Dubya on October 14. [Wings] • The Vancouver Canucks sign defenseman Alex Edler to a $13-million, four-year deal. [CP] • If the San Jose Sharks get off to a fast start, will they be Stanley Cup favorites again? [Globe & Mail]

Rate Fight Video: Steve Bernier lovingly embraces Dion PhaneufVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Fri, Oct 10

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By Greg Wyshynski It was an interesting contrast in emotions last night: The Detroit Red Wings come out flat after celebrating their 2007-08 Stanley Cup title. The Vancouver Canucks honor fallen teammate Luc Bourdon with a pregame tribute (video), and manage to remain composed and focused in a 6-0 win. The...

Rate Get your crayons out for the Leafs Cup parade route

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Fri, Oct 10

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By Greg Wyshynski DETROIT (PD) - Facing unprecedented pressure from the Toronto media and hockey establishment, the NHL today hit the "end season now button," followed by clicking "yes" on the "really end season now?" prompt, and awarded the 2008-09 Stanley Cup championship to the Toronto Maple Leafs (...

Rate Maple Leafs spoil Red Wings' bash

Original at DetNews.com external link    Fri, Oct 10

One loss doesn't qualify as a Stanley Cup hangover, but the Red Wings could use a couple aspirin. The supposedly inept Toronto Maple Leafs negated the Wings' puck possession with their young legs and determination, stunning the defending champions, 3-2, Thursday night at Joe Louis Aren...

Rate Photo gallery: Red Wings raise their championship banner

Original at Freep.com external link    Thu, Oct 9    13 related articles

See the Red Wings celebrate their 2007-2008 Stanley Cup Championship in style as they raise their championship banner at Joe Louis arena Thursday night before their home opener against Toronto.

Rate Leafs-Red Wings: Toskala, Kulemin Lead Way as Toronto Upends Detroit

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Thu, Oct 9

By Derek Harmsworth Detroit: 37 Toronto: 29 Goalie Line Chris Osgood: 26 saves So that's it from here.  The Maple Leafs come away from their season opener with a 3-2 win over Original-Six rivals Detroit. Next up for the Maple Leafs is Saturday night's home opener against the rival Montreal Canadiens.

Rate OTT #7: NHL Opening Night Is Here...Who's The Star Gonna Be?

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Thu, Oct 9

By Crowd Coach 2000 Cup Winner: New Jersey Devils Toronto vs Devils, 2000-01: Leafs win, 5-3. 2001 Cup winner: Colorado Avalanche Toronto vs Colorado, 2001-02: Leafs win, 4-1. 2003 Cup winner: New Jersey Devils Toronto vs Devils, 2003-04: Leafs win, 3-0. 2006 Cup winner: Carolina Hurricanes

Rate Puck Headlines: The Red Wings' opening night hysteriaVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Thu, Oct 9

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By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings (7 p.m. EDT; TV: VS., CBC). The 2007-08 Stanley Cup banner will be presented to Nicklas Lidstrom by, like, 1,000 people and then raised to the rafters of the Joe, which will surely give Johan Franzen another reason to show us his "oh" face. PPP has...

This Week

 

Rate Five General Managers That Are Better Then Brian Burke

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Thu, Oct 9

By Shane House 1. Ken Holland, Detroit Red Wings 2. Kevin Lowe, Edmonton Oilers Being one of the longest serving General Managers in the National Hockey League, Lou Lamoriello is entering his 22nd season as the Devils General Manager with no signs of slowing down. 4. Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers

Rate SEASON PREVIEW: Wings might have strongest roster yet

Original at Freep.com external link    Thu, Oct 9

When defenseman Brad Stuart was figuring out what to do this summer, he kept arriving at the same conclusion: He really didn't want to play against the Red Wings. He wasn't the only one whose thoughts ran along those lines.

Rate The big questions surrounding the Wings

Original at Freep.com external link    Wed, Oct 8

A few things to ponder, as usual, entering a new Red Wings season: Is this the year? Again, that is? Same old question: Is the goaltending good enough? You know, Ozzie. Are they ever going to win a third Cup with him in net? Another old question: Are they tough enough, without Darren McCarty or...

Rate Detroit Red Wings Season Preview: Defending Champs

Original at RumorMeThis external link    Wed, Oct 8

By Steph Forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg have become the face of the organization upon the departure of Steve Yzerman and Brendan Shanahan - both late draft picks hand-chosen by master scout Hakan Andersson. Combined, they totalled 189 points and were a +71. While the Eurotwins will...

Rate Red Wings Red Wings' Ken Holland, Mike Babcock Conference Call Transcript

Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum external link    Wed, Oct 8

By Michael Zampelli DAVID KEON: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm David Keon of the National Hockey League's public relations department, and I'd like to welcome you to today's call. With us we have Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland along with head coach Mike Babcock. Thanks to both Ken and Mike for joi...

Rate Wings hope to surpass Montreal's record for consecutive 100-point ...

Original at The Ann Arbor News external link    Wed, Oct 8

By George James Malik The Detroit News's Dave Dye notes that the Red Wings, who happen to live in the era of 2-point overtime wins and 2-point shootout wins, could still surpass the gold standard for team success this season: October 8, Detroit News:...

Rate NHL 2008-2009 Season: 30 Teams, 30 Questions

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Tue, Oct 7

By Rafal Ladysz Anaheim Ducks Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devil...

Rate The 2008/09 NHL Season According to BT

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Tue, Oct 7

By Bryan Thiel Montreal Canadiens Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals Detroit Red Wings Dallas Stars Calgary Flames New York Rangers San Jose Sharks Anaheim Ducks Philadelphia Flyers New Jersey Devils Ottawa Senators Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Nashville Preda...

Rate Puck Headlines: Don't fret Pronger, there's always alternate capt.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Tue, Oct 7

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By Greg Wyshynski • Nikolai Khabibulin makes the Chicago Blackhawks opening night roster. For now. [Sun Times] • The Edmonton Oilers appear to have laundered the old jerseys of Kevin Lowe and Craig MacTavish and reused them as "third jerseys" for 2008-09. [Oilers]

Rate Puck Headlines: Can the Sharks win the Cup with McLellan now?Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Mon, Oct 6

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By Greg Wyshynski • The IHL's Kalamazoo Wings are allowing fans to vote on their third jersey design. Sadly, there is no "D: None of the Above." [Wings] • Are the New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes and the Detroit Red Wings the teams in the running for Brendan Shanahan if the New York Rangers have turned the...

Rate Meet Puck Daddy's Hockey Blogger Invitational fantasy team

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Mon, Oct 6

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By Greg Wyshynski Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings, C, Round 1/Pick 11) Daniel Briere (Philadelphia Flyers, C, Round 4/Pick 62) Brandon Dubinsky (New York Rangers, C, Round 13/Pick 227) Paul Gaustad (Buffalo Sabres, C, Round 15/Pick 263) Travis Zajac (New Jersey Devils, C, Round 17/Pick 299)

Past Two Weeks

 

Rate Ken's NHL Power Rankings: Where Does Your Team Stack Up?

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Fri, Oct 3

By Ken Armer 1.        Detroit Red Wings 2.      San Jose Sharks 3.      Dallas Stars 4.      Montreal Canadiens  5.      Calgary Flames 6.      Pittsburgh Penguins 7.      Philadelphia Flyers 8.      New York Rangers 9.      Chicago Blackhawks  24.  Carolina Hurricanes  25.  Columbus Blue Jackets 

Rate Puck Headlines: Senators opt for Darth Gerber over KhabibulinVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Tue, Sep 30

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By Greg Wyshynski • Jeff O'Neill's comeback attempt with the Carolina Hurricanes has gone the way of Crystal Pepsi. [Hurricanes] • Finally, rookie Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond of the New Jersey Devils tested himself against Donald Brashear. Uh-oh.

Rate Puck Headlines: Gonchar gone for weeks, months or season?

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Mon, Sep 29

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By Greg Wyshynski • Will Patrick Sharp be the second line center for the Chicago Blackhawks this season? [Third Man In] • The New York Rangers are loading up on excuses already? [Scotty Hockey] • Mike Komisarek of the Montreal Canadiens is a beast. [THN]

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Rate Puck Headlines: Canadiens reveal centennial and all-star jerseysVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Thu, Sep 25

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By Greg Wyshynski • Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom has a broken nose and will miss the next three games. There goes the Norris ... [Khan!] • Darcy Tucker plays up with Joe Sakic as the Colorado Avalanche drop a preseason tilt to the Los Angeles Kings. [Avs Talk]

Rate Claude Lemieux hints at return; Kris Draper requests security detailVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Wed, Sep 24

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By Greg Wyshynski What about a line of Steve Ott-Sean Avery-Claude Lemieux on the Dallas Stars? I once had a dream where Claude signed with the Boston Bruins, wore Cam Neely's number and skated with the name Sea Bass on his jersey, as the ultimate kiss off.

Rate Puck Headlines: Gonchar's injury leaves Penguins' defense pluckedVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Mon, Sep 22

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By Greg Wyshynski • The New York Rangers invite Brendan Shanahan to training camp. So far, Shanahan has decided he'd rather not be treated like Luke Richardson after scoring 23 goals last season. [NY Post] • Hello Mudduh ... Hello Fadduh ... a letter from Camp Claude with the Boston Bruins. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]

Rate NHL 2008-09 Season Predictions: Western Conference

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Sun, Sep 21

By James Sheehy On top of that, the Wings have an absurd amount of talent. Two of the best all-around players in Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk will lead a forward group that consists of Johan Franzen, Valtteri Filppula, Tomas Holmstrom, Dan Cleary, Jiri Hudler, and recently Hossa. 7. Chicago 

Rate Puck Headlines: Satanic golf cart tries to sabotage Blues' season

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Thu, Sep 18

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By Greg Wyshynski • Spector looks at the Eastern Conference, and wonders if the New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators are ready for a fall. [Fox Sports] • Dan Clearly believes he's fighting for ice time against Marian Hossa. Who will the Detroit Red Wings choose?!?!? [Snapshots]

Rate Western Conference: What to Watch for in the 2008-09 NHL Season

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Wed, Sep 17

By Alex Chidester Anaheim Ducks Calgary Flames Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings Nashville Predators Phoenix Coyotes San Jose Sharks Vancouver Canucks

Rate Media slams Red Wings for ticket hikes, Leafs for brutal honesty

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Mon, Sep 15

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By Greg Wyshynski Two fascinating economic stories over the weekend about the two teams that could bookend the NHL power rankings this season. The first involves the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. While the Wings reap the spoils of victory, the Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for a loss. OK, man...

Year 2008

 

Rate Season Preview: Detroit Red Wings, Class of '08-'09Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports external link    Thu, Sep 11

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By Greg Wyshynski Expected Graduation: There are three ways the Detroit Red Wings don't win the Stanley Cup this season. Two: The Western Conference playoffs first or second round upset ... which, let's face it, is sort of an unofficial tradition in Detroit.

Rate Reflections on the Game

Original at Kuklas Korner external link    Thu, Jun 5

This time, Pittsburgh ran out of miracles and the Detroit Red Wings claimed the Stanley Cup with a 3-2 nail-biting win. Hossa’s effort just missed Detroit goalie Chris Osgood’s glove and had it hit it, it likely would have gone in, setting off a debate as to whether or not there was any time le...

Rate Game 5 Live Blog: Wings/Pens

Original at Behind the Jersey external link    Wed, Jun 4

By Joe Hass Joe Hass again. Join me here at 8:00 pm ET for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals. In 1997, my sister graduated high school. As it happened, the commencement ceremony took place at the Detroit Masonic Temple on the same day of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Rate Three keys for the Detroit Red Wings after two games

Original at Sharkspage external link    Wed, May 28

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By noreply@blogger.com (PJ Swenson) Experience. The Detroit Red Wings handed Pittsburgh the playoff baton early in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Penguins were unable to capitalize on 4 straight Detroit penalties, and a costly mistake by goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury lead directly to Mikael Samuelsson's first goal. F...

Rate Round 1 Series Predictions Roundup

Original at Behind the Jersey external link    Fri, Apr 11

By Christy Hammond Fellow Wings blogger, Dave, at Gorilla Crouch likes the Wings in six: Prediction: Wings in six. James Mirtle likes the Wings chances this series: Well, If You’re Going To Twist My Arm: Red Wings in five. Nashville’s gritty enough to snag a win, but this is Detroit in a walk.

Rate McCarty scores hat trick in GR

Original at Behind the Jersey external link    Wed, Feb 20

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By Christy Hammond Former Detroit Red Wings forward Darren McCarty scored a hat trick on Friday evening in his home debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Not only did he play a solid two-way game, the Griffins were selling $1 hot dogs and Labatt beer. Not too shabby.

Rate Opinion: Kitchen sink dropped on Sharks in 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red WingsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Sharkspage external link    Sun, Jan 20

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By PJ Swenson Milan Michalek, Steve Bernier, Joe Thornton, Christian Ehrhoff, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, and Evgeni Nabokov comprise the starting lineup for San Jose. Henrik Zetterberg, Tomas Holmstrom, Pavel Datsyuk, Nicklas Lidstrom, and Brian Rafalski will start for Detroit. Alexei Semenov, Marc...

Rate I NEED to see some LIVE hockey!!

Original at fans.nhl.com external link    Tue, Jan 15

Sunday February 17th - Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres - 6:00pm* Monday February 25th - Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres - 7:00pm Sunday March 2nd - Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres - 6:00pm Wednesday March 5th - Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres - 7:30pm*

Rate Blackhawks sign Sopel

Original at The Ann Arbor News external link    Fri, Sep 28

By George James Malik The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Detroit Red Wings try-out Brent Sopel. September 28, TSN: Brent Sopel has left the camp of the Detroit Red Wings and signed a contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Sopel signed a one-year contract with ...

Rate Opinion: 7/6 prospect update

Original at Behind the Jersey external link    Fri, Jul 6

By Christy Hammond The Wings’ 2007 first round draft pick, defenseman Brendan Smith, grew up in Brendan Shanahan’s hometown and was greatly inspired by his play. The Detroit Free Press wrote about Shanahan advising Smith before and after the draft. Hockey’s Future has a 2007 draft review for the Detroit Red...

Rate Opinion: 6/18 Wings’ notes

Original at Behind the Jersey external link    Mon, Jun 18

By Christy Hammond While that’s a decent starting point, the Wings are facing the potential loss of two valuable blueliners — Mathieu Schneider and Danny Markov — to free agency, so replacements will need to be found. Countless young hockey players in the state of Michigan grow up dreaming of one day pulling...

Rate Rumor: Kozlov to the Wings?

Original at Behind the Jersey external link    Sat, Jun 9

By Christy Hammond Yes, Kozlov, the former Wing who they traded to Buffalo back in 2001 to acquire Dominik Hasek (the first time). Spector had this to say about Kozlov’s chances of returning to Detroit. Kozlov received the 2007 Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy this season for his hard work.

Rate Opinion: Wings 2, Flames 1 (2OT)

Original at Behind the Jersey external link    Mon, Apr 23

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By Christy Hammond Source: JULIAN H. GONZALEZ / Detroit Free Press Mike Babcock in the Detroit Free Press: Johan Franzen via the Detroit News: Nick Lidstrom and Kris Draper’s thoughts via the Detroit Free Press: Alex Tanguay (via Calgary Sun): Wings bloggers reactions Matt at On the Wings:

Rate Playoff Preview: Western Conference

Original at Southeast Shootout external link    Wed, Apr 11

By The Falconer Detroit Versus Calgary Anaheim versus Minnesota It is unfortunate that the Wild drew the Ducks because Anaheim is the class of the Western Conference. If you look at the table below Anaheim dominates--winning every regular season category except for team SV% and starter SV%.

Year 2006

 

Rate 2006: A Wings’ Year in Review

Original at Behind the Jersey external link    Sun, Dec 31

By Christy Hammond On opening night for the Wings (Oct. 5th) in a game against Vancouver, the new Red Wings captain was announced - defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom. The Wings later announced that a statue made in the likeness of Gordie Howe will be in placed inside the new Gordie Howe Entrance at Joe Louis Arena nex...


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