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Jarome Iginla A Penguin: What Does It Mean For Detroit?

Are we sure Iginla’s in Pittsburgh? Sure? For good? Okay. Shoutout to Aaron Ward on what might be the worst night he’s ever had. Hope he keeps his job – he’s a good guy. Anyway,…Read More

Wings Links of The Week

Red Wing News   Nicklas Lidstrom tells Mike Babcock he won’t come out of retirement for 2013 Red Wings season – Puck Daddy Nicklas Lidstrom seems happy in his life after the NHL and wish…Read More

NHL Lockout: Goodbye 2012

Official statement from the NHL The National Hockey League announced today the cancellation of the 2012-13 regular-season schedule through December 30. The cancellations are necessary due to the absence…Read More

Lockout Links And Other Randomness

Lockout Related Issues The owners are the ranch, the players are the cattle, and the fans are…um…the crap from said cattle? According to the NHL, it costs 100x more to talk about the lockout…Read More

No Winter Classic If Lockout Lasts Through November

It doesn’t seem like either party is in any type of hurry to start talking again. With the two sides remaining very far apart, considering their latest proposals, Gary Bettman plans on cancelling…Read More

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Detroit Red Wings Sign Carlo Colaiacovo To 2 Year Deal

It seems like the Red Wings have finally added a little depth to their blue line.  Andy Strickland…Read More

CBA analysis, where do we go from here? The potential loss of another season.

So here we are, another day passes with no future talks scheduled. How did things get so messy, so fast…Read More

Jay Bouwmeester: Yay or Nay?

Since there was actually some “news” regarding Jay Bouwmeester and the Wings today, I’m…Read More

Alternate or Assistant Captain: The Meaning Of The “A” On The Jersey

I am going to briefly discuss one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to hockey – the meaning…Read More

Shane Doan Thoughts

Well, it became “official” today.  The Wings have contacted Shane Doan about signing in…Read More

I Still Can’t Believe The Wings Signed Mikael Samuelsson…And Other Free Agency Ramblings

(One of these is better than the other) I try to be 100% objective when I write about the Wings and/or…Read More

NHL Free Agency Review – The Leino Scale

It’s time review some of the contracts handed out in terms of Ville Leino (see The Leino Scale…Read More

The Leino Scale

As we all know, Jusy 1st is when Unrestricted Free Agents (UFAs) can sign with any team.  This basically…Read More

Shanny’s Numbers – HHOF Worthy?

The four players to get into the Hockey Hall of Fame this season are: Pavel Bure, Joe Sakic, Mats Sundin,…Read More

CBC vs NBC: Who Got It Right?

  The sad reality about being a hockey fan in the United States is that if you want to watch a…Read More

Thank You, Brad Stuart

As you probably know by now, the Wings have traded Brad Stuart’s rights to the San Jose Sharts,…Read More

Thank You, Nick. Thank you.

  This is going to be a short post, as I’m currently on my second hour of lunch at work (went…Read More

Stanley Cup Final Prediction

  If you have documented proof that you picked the Devils and the Kings in the Stanley Cup Final…Read More

Quick Update: Round 3 Picks

  After going 6 out of 8 in my first round picks, I decided to slack off and go 1 out of 4 in my…Read More

Round Two Picks!

In the first round, I was 6 for 8 on which teams would advance.  I only missed Vancouver and our dearly…Read More