It’s Monday and another week of the Detriot Red Wings offseason is upon us. There are a few newsworthy items to talk about in today’s links
Two of the Top Teams in Salary Cap Era
Sportsnet compiled a list of the top 10 teams of the salary cap era in the National Hockey League. The Red Wings had two teams named to the list which was the 2007-08 and 2005-06 teams. Second place was where Sportsnet had the 2007-08 team and the 2005-06 team was 10th.
Here were the top 10 teams.
1. Chicago Blackhawks 2012-13
2. Detroit Red Wings 2007-08
3. Vancouver Canucks 2010-11
4. Chicago Blackhawks 2009-10
5. Anaheim Ducks 2006-07
6. Los Angeles Kings 2011-12
7. Pittsburgh Penguins 2016-17
8. Washington Capitals 2015-16
9. Washington Capitals 2009-10
10. Detroit Red Wings 2005-06
Penguins Win the Stanley Cup
The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed the Stanley Cup on Sunday night as they defeated the Nashville Predators in Game Six. With the result, the Penguins become the first team to win the Cup back-to-back since the Red Wings did so in the 1997 and 1998 seasons.
Additionally, the Penguins surpassed the Red Wings as the NHL team with the most Stanley Cups since 1991.
100-1 Odds
It’s not looking good for the Red Wings chances of winning the Stanley Cup this upcoming season as they received 100-1 odds to win the Cup from Las Vegas. Read more here.
Griffins Prepare for Game Six of the Calder Cup Finals
The Grand Rapids Griffins will have another chance to win the Calder Cup on Tuesday night as they host the Syracuse Crunch in Game Six of the series. You can read our preview and learn how to watch the game for free here.
Glimpse of Red Wings Jerseys
Adidas is taking over as the supplier of jerseys in the NHL this season and the Red Wings joined the teams that have teased fans with a brief glimpse of the jerseys for the upcoming season.
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Stay tuned this week for more on the Griffins and the latest Red Wings news.