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

<strong>So here we are, another day passes with no future talks scheduled.</strong> <strong>How did things get so messy, so fast and wher...
Aaron Bradley|Sep 6, 2012

Goal Analysis: Johan Franzen’s 2008 Playoff Saving OT Goal

Octopus Thrower analyzes Johan Franzen's OT goal in the 2008 Playoffs that gave the Wings a 3-2 lead over Nashville in the first round.
Kevin N|Sep 3, 2012

Darren Helm Part Two: OT Goal Analysis

Octopus Thrower breaks down Darren Helm's goal from the 2009 Western Conference Final against Chicago. Danger zone.
Kevin N|Aug 29, 2012

Darren Helm Part One: Penalty Kill Analysis

Octopus Thrower analyzes Darren Helm's amazing penalty kill from the 2009 WCF game 5 against Chicago.
Kevin N|Aug 26, 2012

Prospect Analysis: A Review Of Future Red Wings

Octopus Thrower analyzes the Red Wings top prospects and discusses which players have a chance to make the big club in future seasons.
Kevin N|Aug 19, 2012

Goal Analysis – Filppula GWG – 2011 Playoffs

Octopus Thrower analyzes Valtteri Filppula's goal in game 6 of the 2011 playoffs against the San Jose Sharks.
Kevin N|Aug 16, 2012

Jay Bouwmeester: Yay or Nay?

Octopus Thrower looks at Jay Bouwmeester and debates whether the Wings should trade for him.
Kevin N|Aug 9, 2012

Oh Where, Oh Where Has Lord Stanley Been?

&nbsp; The Stanley Cup is the most coveted trophy in all of sports. Unlike other professional sports trophies, a new one isn't made every year for...
Dolly Dolce|Aug 7, 2012

“And He Didn’t Shoot Wide!” A Mikael Samuelsson Goal Analysis

Octopus Thrower examines the last time Mikael Samuelsson actually hit the net in a breakdown of his overtime goal in the 2009 playoffs.
Kevin N|Aug 5, 2012

I Stand With… The First Amendment

The first amendment. What is that? Well, let’s take a look. According to <a title="Wikipedia: First Amendment" href=" " target=&qu...
Dolly Dolce|Jul 31, 2012

Goal Analysis: Igor Larionov’s OT Magic!

Kevin from Octopus Thrower analyzes Igor Larionov's goal in OT in game three of the 2002 Stanley Cup Final against Carolina.
Kevin N|Jul 29, 2012

No Girls Allowed.

As you'll get to know my writing style, you'll learn that I'm a bit opinionated. Ok, I'm a lot opinionated. But I do keep it classy. So...
Dolly Dolce|Jul 28, 2012

Goal Analysis: Jan Mursak

Kevin from Octopus Thrower analyzes Jan Mursak's first NHL goal.
Kevin N|Jul 26, 2012

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

Octopus Thrower settles the debate of what the A on an NHL Jersey means - Alternate or Assistant Captain.
Kevin N|Jul 16, 2012

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 hockey in general.  I know I am somewhat of a homer...
Kevin N|Jul 5, 2012

The Leino Scale

The Leino Scale - rating NHL contracts on everyonne's favorite horrible contract - Ville Leino!
Kevin N|Jun 28, 2012

State Of The Red Wings Defense

The current state of the Red Wings defense.
Kevin N|Jun 17, 2012

The Development Of Valtteri Filppula

The Development Of Valtteri Filppula
Kevin N|Jun 14, 2012

Goal Analysis (And More!) – Tomas “THE SOUSE” Tatar

Tomas Tatar - Goall Analysis And More!
Kevin N|May 26, 2012

The Hunger Games – Red Wings Edition

The Hunger Games - Red Wings Edition
Kevin N|May 24, 2012
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