Red Wing Links Of The Week

March 10, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Red Wing News

Report: Wings, Howard close to new contract - ProHockeyTalk

6-7 years at 5 million a season just seems like too much for me to give. It could hurt the development of Petr Mrazek as well.

Wings react to NHL’s realignment - Detroit Red Wings

Finally heading East.

Tomas Jurco glows in dark to Nine Inch Nails in incredible hockey music video - PuckDaddy

Really cool way to watch some Jurco moves, the Nine Inch Nail part almost ruins it though.

Almquist making his mark as AHL rookie – Red Wings Central

Almquist is turning into a very good prospect on defense for the Wings.

Red Wings’ Darren Helm (back) could return as soon as next week – Detroit Free Press

The Wings could really use his speed and energy back on the third line.

Detroit Red Wings mull whether visors should be mandatory after eye injury to Rangers’ Marc Staal - Mlive

Franzen and Bertuzzi have both had scares by not wearing a visor, but neither chose to wear one after their scares. It should always be the players choice.

Something to brighten your day

Brendan Smith Gave Red Wing Fans A Silver Lining

Smith just beating up on a Blue Jacket.