Tag Archives: Red Wings

Big start to the Red Wings free agency

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Robert Stone

Detroit had one of the better days in free agency today as the Wings were able to sign former Ottawa Senator captain Daniel Alfredsson and former Florida Panther Stephen Weiss.  Alfredsson’s deal is one year, $5.5 million while Weiss is … Continue reading →

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Wild week for the Wings

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Robert Stone

It is official, the Wings playoff streak will continue as they face the #2 seed Anaheim Ducks starting likely on Tuesday.  Detroit was able to sweep the last four games that they needed in order to just make the playoffs … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Eastern Conference!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Robert Stone

It is finally official, realignment has been approved and will go into effect next season.  The Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets will move from the West to the East while the Winnipeg Jets move from the East to … Continue reading →

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Struggles start with special teams

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Robert Stone

Gee it sounds like we already wrote this story earlier in the year with the Lions, but issues on special teams have hampered any success the Red Wings have been able to put together this season.  Last night was no … Continue reading →

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Not the best start to the season

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Robert Stone

So it appears our worst fears were realized in game one for the Red Wings last night.  The defense seemed to be nearly nonexistent and Jimmy Howard was hung out to dry most of the night but still didn’t make … Continue reading →

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Red Wings season preview

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Robert Stone

Earlier this month I wrote about hockey coming back when the lockout ended and if the Wings would actually be any good.  Today I was going to write about the Wings looking at the team a bit deeper, but before … Continue reading →

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Biggest question now the lockout is over

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Robert Stone

Hey, hey hockey’s back!  It’s finally over the 2012-13 NHL season is officially on track to begin, eventually.  A tentative deal was worked out between the NHL and the NHLPA early this morning which will bring hockey the NHL back … Continue reading →

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Detroit ranked middle of the pack

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Robert Stone

ESPN the Magazine just put out their yearly rankings for each team in all of pro sports.  The top team overall is the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by the Packers, Spurs, Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies to round out the top-five … Continue reading →

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Can the NHL survive another lockout?

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Robert Stone

Currently the NHL and the NHLPA (Players Association) are deadlocked when it come to negotiations for the new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement.)  The current CBA is scheduled to expire on September 15 and it looks like another work stoppage is … Continue reading →

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From The Captain to Millen – August

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Robert Stone

July has been an interesting month for Detroit sports with contributions coming from all over sports and an obvious goat.  Here is a look at some of the best and worst from the month of July. The Captain Miguel Cabrera: … Continue reading →

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