The End Of An Era: Nicklas Lidstrom Announces Retirement Andrew Johnson | May 31, 2012 The news that Detroit Red Wings legend (and perhaps the greatest NHL defenseman of all time) Nicklas Lidstrom would retire leaked 19 hours prior to Thursday morning’s press conference, just…
Lidstrom Set to Retire Jeff Stone | May 30, 2012 This afternoon, news broke that longtime Detroit Red Wings defenseman and future hall-of-famer Nicklas Lidstrom will officially announce his retirement tomorrow. During Lidstrom’s career, he’s won four Stanley Cups, has…
Red Wings Likely To Part Ways With 3 Unrestricted Free Agents Andrew Johnson | May 23, 2012 “You add people and you lose people. Some of them are tougher than others.We haven’t been good enough in here lately and I think everyone in here is prepared to…
Captain’s Log: Playoff Edition Michael Gwizdala | April 27, 2012 Leadership is an important trait for a team in the Stanley Cup playoffs. It’s no surprise why teams looking to get over the hump are always scouring for that vet…
Nicklas Lidstrom Should Retire Jeff Stone | April 26, 2012 In three out of their four playoff losses to the Nashville Predators the Detroit Red Wings fell by only one goal. Clearly, the biggest difference wasn’t the number of…
The President’s Trophy of Doom? – feast, famine and the NHL’s best teams Ryan Pike | April 25, 2012 It has often been said by hockey fans and pundits alike that the regular season does not really matter. While not entirely true, the 82 games prior to the Stanley…
So You Want To Know Nicklas Lidstrom’s Future Plans? Andrew Johnson | April 24, 2012 Will Nicklas Lidstrom return for another season? That’s the most frequently asked question in Hockeytown (and perhaps the hockey universe) since the Detroit Red Wings were unceremoniously ejected from playoff…
The Guard Has Changed From Hockeytown To Smashville Jeff Stone | April 21, 2012 The Detroit Red Wings knew what they had gotten themselves into going into game five against the Nashville Predators. It was the old guard facing elimination at the hands of…
Red Wings Losing Goaltending Battle, Failing To Score Andrew Johnson | April 18, 2012 Detroit Red Wings, meet Pekka Rinne. Pekka Rinne, meet your Conn Smythe. 41 shots were fired on the Nashville Predators’ netminder Tuesday night. 40 of them were turned away, and…
Detroit Red Wings’ Reliable PK Should Not Be Relied Upon Andrew Johnson | April 14, 2012 Nine consecutive games without a power play goal against. 37 consecutive killed off penalties. Those are the current stats for the Detroit Red Wings, who haven’t given up a goal…
Red Wings Fans, You’re Out Of Line Andrew Johnson | April 13, 2012 At the conclusion of Wednesday’s game you watched as Nashville Predators’ captain Shea Weber slammed Henrik Zetterberg’s face into the glass. You witnessed a beloved and exceptional talent become the…
Is your team stacked with notable playoff performers? Western Conference Edition Fred Poulin | April 11, 2012 With the 2012 playoffs looming, it is a good time to have a look at which NHL players are renowned for bringing their game to the next level. Players like…