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Red Wings Win, but Work Remains

January 22, 2013 by Damian Leach
Jimmy Howard goalie red wings

Detroit Red Wings fans may be caught up in the euphoria of Damien Brunner’s nasty shootout goal that earned the Wings two points and their first win of the 2013 …

Read moreRed Wings Win, but Work Remains

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Carlo Colaiacovo, Damien Brunner, Mike Babcock, Tom Renney

Darren Helm: Detroit Red Wings Impact Players

January 19, 2013 by Damian Leach
Darren Helm

  Each day this week leading up to the start of the 2013 NHL season I will profile one returning Detroit Red Wings player who needs to elevate their game to …

Read moreDarren Helm: Detroit Red Wings Impact Players

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Player Profiles Tags Darren Helm

2013 Red Wings Predictions: Will They Win it All?

January 17, 2013 by Damian Leach
Darren Helm

Now that a shortened NHL season is upon us and as usual Leaf’s fans are jumping back on the Stanley cup bandwagon I have decided to jump on the predictions …

Read more2013 Red Wings Predictions: Will They Win it All?

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Previews and Predictions Tags Brendan Smith, Damien Brunner, Johan Franzen, Pavel Datsyuk

Jonathan Ericsson: Detroit Red Wings Impact Players

January 16, 2013January 16, 2013 by Damian Leach
Jonathan Ericsson

  Each day this week leading up to the start of the 2013 NHL season I will profile one returning Detroit Red Wings player who needs to elevate their game to …

Read moreJonathan Ericsson: Detroit Red Wings Impact Players

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Player Profiles Tags Jonathan Ericsson

Dan Cleary: Detroit Red Wings Impact Players

January 15, 2013 by Damian Leach
Danny Cleary Red Wings

Each day this week leading up to the start of the 2013 NHL season I will profile one returning Detroit Red Wings player who needs to elevate their game to …

Read moreDan Cleary: Detroit Red Wings Impact Players

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Dan Cleary

Detroit Red Wings Impact Players: Valtteri Filppula

January 14, 2013 by Damian Leach
Valtteri Filppula Red Wings

Each day this week leading up to the start of the 2013 NHL season I will profile one returning Detroit Red Wings player who needs to elevate their game to …

Read moreDetroit Red Wings Impact Players: Valtteri Filppula

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Johan Franzen, Valtteri Filppula

Now What Can the NHL Do For You, the Fans

January 8, 2013January 7, 2013 by Damian Leach
Fan picture

The 113 day NHL lockout has sent many fans on a roller coaster of emotions. The hope of a full season didn’t last long, and just as the holiday season arrived so …

Read moreNow What Can the NHL Do For You, the Fans

Categories Hockey Media, The Business of Hockey Tags CBA, NHLPA

Mike Babcock Talks Wings Defence on the Fan 590

August 19, 2017January 7, 2013 by Damian Leach
Mike Babcock Coach Red Wings

As a Detroit Red Wings fan the reality of Nicklas Lidstrom retiring has really not set in. Like most, I have repressed that memory and have not had to deal …

Read moreMike Babcock Talks Wings Defence on the Fan 590

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Mike Babcock, Nicklas Lidstrom

Could Petr Mrazek be Another Late Round Steal for the Wings?

December 3, 2012November 29, 2012 by Damian Leach
Petr Mrazek Grand Rapids

  It’s indisputable, the Detroit Red Wings are one of the best teams in the NHL when it comes to drafting in the late rounds. There’s a saying that people …

Read moreCould Petr Mrazek be Another Late Round Steal for the Wings?

Categories AHL, Detroit Red Wings, Prospects Tags Grand Rapids Griffins, Petr Mrazek

Can the NHL Please Cancel the Winter Classic?

November 15, 2017October 31, 2012 by Damian Leach

One of the common themes surrounding the current NHL lockout has been the abject stupidity of putting a hold on a sport that is generating record revenues every year. One …

Read moreCan the NHL Please Cancel the Winter Classic?

Categories Detroit Red Wings, News, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winter Classic Tags NHL Lockout, Winter Classic

Red Wings Off-Season: I Give Them an A

October 31, 2012October 29, 2012 by Damian Leach
Jiri Hudler Red Wings

    Many adjectives have been used to describe the Detroit Red Wings off-season disastrous, disappointing, sub-par  unproductive, ineffective, fruitless – the list can go on and on. For such a storied …

Read moreRed Wings Off-Season: I Give Them an A

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Carlo Colaiacovo, Damien Brunner, Free Agency, Jonas Gustavsson, Jordin Tootoo, Mikael Samuelsson

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Montréal Canadiens’ Last 4 Games Are a Microcosm of Their Season

Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 25

Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series Finale – Goalies

5 Golden Knights With Disappointing Starts to the Season

NHL Faces Complex Decision With Next US Television Deal

Canucks’ Potential Trade Offers for Pearson

Checking in on Former Islanders Greiss, Toews & Brassard

Prospects News & Rumors: Dugan, Zohorna & Ruzicka

Rangers’ Kreider Steps up Amid Panarin Absence

Oilers’ Draisaitl Can Reach 500 NHL Points in 2020-21

Flyers Leadership Returns to Lineup After COVID Battle

Capitals’ Iconic Playoff Goals From Joel Ward & Devante Smith-Pelly

Stars: A Look at the First Quarter of the Season

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hutchinson, Nylander, Hyman & McDavid

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Recent Posts

  • Montréal Canadiens’ Last 4 Games Are a Microcosm of Their Season
  • Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong
  • Today in Hockey History: Feb. 25
  • Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series Finale – Goalies
  • 5 Golden Knights With Disappointing Starts to the Season