Gut Check Time For the Detroit Red Wings In game 1 of their series against the Boston Bruins, the Red Wings were focused, poised, and clearly the better team on the ice. It has been the complete opposite since that game. Sure, they've been able to play competent hockey for a a period or two, but games 2 and 3 were very difficult for Red Wings fans to watch. Game 4 … [Read more...]
Howard, Red Wings Play Boston Strong : #RedWings
Howard, Red Wings Play Boston Strong Within the first two minutes of game 1, Jimmy Howard's number was called, and he answered. The Bruins pressured the Detroit defense early, but Howard stood tall, and he would ultimately stop all 25 Boston shots. Despite Howie's heroics, the Red Wings won game one, not due to the play of any individual, but because they flawlessly … [Read more...]
Detroit Red Wings / Boston Bruins…Not Your Typical 1 vs 8 : #RedWings
Red Wings & Bruins...Not a Typical 1 vs 8 Friday night, April 18th, the Detroit Red Wings begin their 23rd straight quest for Lord Stanley's Cup! The Red Wings secured the 8th seed in the Eastern conference, but rest assured that the Bruins aren't happy about it. According to oddsmakers, the Wings are the third most favored team in the East to win the cup, … [Read more...]
The Detroit Red Wings Are Playoff Bound : #RedWings
The 2014 Detroit Red Wings, Playoff Bound Many said it couldn't be done, and that the Detroit Red Wings' consecutive playoff appearance streak was destined to end at 22...they were wrong. With Detroit's gritty win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, they've all but sewn up a spot in the postseason. The Toronto Maple Leafs are out, leaving only the … [Read more...]
Will the Red Wings Raise, Fold, or Call at the Trade Deadline? : #RedWings
Raise, Fold, or Call? UPDATE: Detroit Acquires David Legwand from Nashville...but at what cost? Detroit Red Wings 2014 Trade Deadline Rumors The Detroit Red Wings trade rumors are flying about, but don't look for anything significant to go down. Wednesday is the NHL's season trade deadline, but the market is noticeably lacking in motivated sellers. The Red Wings' … [Read more...]
Zetterberg Will Miss the Rest of the Season : #RedWings
Say Goodby to Zetterberg...For Now Despite Ryan Martin, assistant GM, telling M-live, “It went very, very well” or “The recovery process looks very, very positive.” I'm saying right now, that Henrik Zetterberg will not play for the Red Wings this season...or post-season. Sure, we all wish that Zetterberg could make a triumphant return and put the team on his back, … [Read more...]
Should Datsyuk Play For Team Russia? #RedWings
Should Datsyuk Play For Team Russia? UPDATE: Mike Babcock slips up on Sportsnet Fan590 interview and mentions Datsyuk returning to the lineup tomorrow, versus Florida. “Tomorrow night, with the Red Wings, with Datsyuk back, I’m going to play 4 forwards on both units.” – Mike Babcock (2/4/14 Here's the entire interview, (Datsyuk comment at 13:51 … [Read more...]
Wings’ Nyquist Named to Swedish Olympic Team
11 10 11 Red Wings Sochi Bound Gustav Nyquist was officially named to team Sweden's roster for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, today! Undoubtedly, his first career hat trick was the tipping point. Johan Franzen was initially elected to the squad, but his injury paved the way for his teammate. A complete list of Detroit Red Wing 2014 Olympians is as … [Read more...]