IIHF World Championships rosters were announced yesterday and are again laden with top talent from the NHL as several players around the league whose teams were either bounced from the playoffs early or did not qualify opted to step on…
When the Red Wings play the Blackhawks, there are two things I typically count on. First, a shootout. Second, crazy dangles. Both of those were present once again tonight as the Blackhawks beat the Wings 3-2 in the shootout. First…
The Detroit Red Wings have placed backup goaltender Ty Conklin on waivers today. Providing Conklin clears waivers, he will be sent to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday. The Red Wings goaltending situation has been shaken up in recent weeks…
The recent injury to Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard may have exposed the biggest need for the team coming into the trade deadline at the end of the month – a backup goalie. Howard admitted recently that he will…
Montreal Canadiens’ Rene Bourque celebrates with Tomas Plekanec after netting a goal in the first period. Bourque was recently acquired in a highly publicized trade that saw Mike Cammalleri being traded after making negative comments about the club. The Canadiens…
Patrik Berglund of the St. Louis Blues takes a shot which is stopped by Detroit Red Wings’ netminder Jimmy Howard. Howard had 21 saves of the night, allowing only 1 goal in as the Wings beat the Blues by a…
Last night in the Detroit-Buffalo game the Red Wings set a franchise record with 15 consecutive wins at home. In addition, Pavel Datsyuk passed the 700-point plateau with three assists in the game. All-Star goalie Jimmy Howard recorded his fifth…
Key Offseason Losses: Brian Rafalski (retirement), Kris Draper (retired), Chris Osgood (retired), Ruslan Salei Key Offseason Additions: Ian White, Mike Commodore Last Season Ranking: 3rd in the West Offense: Top line scoring isn’t a problem in Detroit with guys like…
Reunited and it feels so good. The Detroit Red Wings solidified their goaltending situation after the retirement of veteran Chris Osgood with the free-agent signing of Ty Conklin. The deal is for one year and Conklin will receive a salary of $750,000.…
Today at Noon EST, along side Detroit Red Wings’ General Manager Ken Holland, goaltender Chris Osgood will hold a press conference. The conference will most likely be an emotional filled retirement announcement. The 38 year old Osgood began his career…