It's quite possible that former Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville could be back in the NHL this season, given that he was officially reinstated by the league on July 1. "Coach Q." is the second winningest coach in NHL history, behind only the legendary Scotty Bowman. Quenneville infamously feuded with Scotty's kid, who was his General Manager in Chicago, Stan … [Read more...] about Joel Quenneville Strongly Linked to Detroit Red Wings, NY Rangers Jobs
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2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview
The 2014 Winter Classic will be a "home game" for the Detroit Red Wings. They'll take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the most valuable franchise in all of hockey in an all original six showdown. It will be held at Michigan Stadium, home of UM Wolverines college football. Like I wrote around the New Year, the Wings are the natural next host for the event, and THE BIG HOUSE would … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview
Detroit Red Wings star Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasons
Star defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom retired today after 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, ending one of the best blue-liner careers in hockey history. The four-time Stanley Cup champion and seven-time Norris Trophy winner as the league's best defenseman made a very emotional announcement as he said goodbye to the NHL. From the AP: … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings star Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasons
Michigan Stadium, Red Wings Should Host Next NHL Winter Classic
How has "Hockeytown U.S.A." never hosted a NHL Winter Classic? The Detroit Red Wings are one of the game's most legendary brands and franchises. With the exception of the Montreal Canadiens, no team has a richer history and more iconic logo on their sweater. Of course, Montreal hasn't hosted the game either, but first things first. The Wings have the perfect venue with a … [Read more...] about Michigan Stadium, Red Wings Should Host Next NHL Winter Classic
Blackhawks, Red Wings Legend Chris Chelios Enters USA Hockey H.O.F.
Former Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Wisconsin Badgers great Chris Chelios will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame tonight in Chicago, as he becomes the sixth Badgers to enter the hall. Chelios will be inducted along with Mike “Doc” Emrick, Gary Suter, Ed Snider and Keith Tkachuk at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Red Wings Legend Chris Chelios Enters USA Hockey H.O.F.
NHL Central Division Week in Review
As the Columbus Blue Jackets are positioning themselves in 242 days for either top amateur prospects Nail Kabulov or Filip Forsberg in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and as I primarily cover the Blue Jackets, I am left with little to write about in a positive manner. Therefore, as part of a continuing series, here is a summary of the NHL Central Division for the first two weeks … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division Week in Review
Detroit Red Wings and Coach Mike Babcock: Will There Be a Seven-Year Itch?
It’s hockey season in Detroit again. Time to put up with another 82-game grind. In the city's self-ascribed “Hockeytown,” it’s considered par, not impolite, to look past the months of October through March so that the fans can worry about playoff match-ups. The 82-game regular season is something that is tolerated in Detroit, not necessarily enjoyed. It’s a longer opening … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings and Coach Mike Babcock: Will There Be a Seven-Year Itch?
Unemployed Detroit Man REVELS in Lions, Tigers, Wolverines Successes
This comes to me from a Detroit area man, and sports fan, who's enduring a professional setback, and some personal financial uncertainty right now. Yes, you might have heard a thing or two in the news about the city of Detroit and its economic hardships. Now you're hearing about their athletic successes as well. Well the media often likes to present those two situations … [Read more...] about Unemployed Detroit Man REVELS in Lions, Tigers, Wolverines Successes
Tigers Leading ALDS, Lions and Wolverines 9-0: Pure Michigan
Bloomberg News reported that the success of Detroit sports would inject another $140 million into the economy. As the Detroit Red Wings get started, the motor city's most famous and successful sports brand complements the Lions winning ways (4-0, one of just two undefeated teams left in the NFL), the Detroit Tigers winning the AL Central and leading the New York Yankees in the … [Read more...] about Tigers Leading ALDS, Lions and Wolverines 9-0: Pure Michigan
NHL Western Conference Predictions/Previews
This is the third year Ed Cmar has offered predictions as to how the Western Conference will sort out. But unlike how he assessed the predicted outcomes in prior seasons by determining who would be in (the playoffs), who would be out of playoff consideration and who would be on the fringe, he's modified my predictions by where I believe each team will place, overall. While … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Predictions/Previews