Posts tagged with "Nicklas Lidstrom"
Guide to Rebuilding the Red Wings Defense
August 17th, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings have only been able to go so far "retooling on the fly," suffering three consecutive first round exits before biting the dust on the 25-year playoff streak last season. A big part of their decline has been the dynamic defense losing to Father Time, with Nicklas Lidstrom being the most impactful loss of the...
The Best NHL Defensemen Ever
May 29th, 2017 Originally posted in 2012 by Mark Ritter, the best NHL defensemen ever list is pretty timeless and we can't imagine altering it anytime soon. Although a couple more stellar seasons by Erik Karlsson and he may crack the lineup. The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone...
The Grind Line: Favorite Red Wings Moment
March 20th, 2017 With 12 games remaining in the 2016-17 season and the Detroit Red Wings in last place in the Atlantic Division, it doesn’t appear they will extend their 25-year playoff streak. There haven't been many positives this season, but the Red Wings certainly have had their fair share of memorable moments during the past 25 seasons. For...
1996-97 Red Wings: Where Are They Now?
December 31st, 2016 What are the players from the 1996-97 Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup championship team doing these days? Well, most are in Toronto for the 2017 Centennial Classic Alumni Game. But this past week, the Red Wings welcomed their former champions back to Joe Louis Arena for a ceremony celebrating their 1997 Stanley Cup victory –...
Centennial Classic Alumni Game Rosters
December 28th, 2016 On New Year’s Eve, notable Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs alumni will participate in the 2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic Alumni Game as a precursor to the 2017 Scotiabank NHL Centennial Classic in Toronto. This will be the second (or third) installment of an alumni showdown between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs, two of...
Detroit Red Wings and Past Expansion Drafts
August 24th, 2016 By the time Las Vegas’ new NHL franchise selects a Detroit Red Wings player in the 2017 Expansion Draft, it will have been 17 years since the NHL last expanded. On June 23, 2000, Minnesota and Columbus drafted their teams, bringing the number of NHL franchises to 30. It will be interesting to see who the Red Wings protect in the...
