All Entries Tagged With: "Nicklas Lidstrom"
Red Wings Icon Budd Lynch Passes Away
The Detroit Red Wings and the rest of the hockey community lost one of its most beloved personalities as Budd Lynch passed away early this morning at the age of 95. Lynch is survived by his six daughters, Janis, Valerie, Mary, Francey, Patricia and Lori. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Lynch joined the Essex Scottish Regiment [...]
Hockey Indie’s Divisional Predictions – Western Conference
Hockey Independent’s divisional predictions continue on today, this time with a look at the Western Conference. Will some of the changes that took place this offsesason shift the balance of power in any of the divisions? Read on to see what members of the Hockey Independent writing staff think. Northwest Division – Alex Muscat (@AlexMuscat73) [...]
While I Was Sleeping
Well, well, well… Look what the cat dragged in… It has been more than a minute since I last made an appearance in the old blogosphere but, despite my many efforts to convince myself that I was done forever, I am back. So where the hell have I been? Before we get to that, some [...]
Hockey Independent Offseason Predictions: Where Will Ryan Suter Land?
Members of the Hockey Independent crew have come together again for another series of offseason articles for your reading pleasure. The contributing authors to today’s piece will be Cris Cohen (New York Rangers), Seth Levin (New Jersey Devils), Alex Muscat (Detroit Red Wings) and myself, Benjamin Woodward (Boston Bruins). Each of us have taken on [...]
Nicklas Lidstrom Hangs ‘Em Up, Calls It a Career
After a legendary 20-year career with the Detroit Red Wings, team captain Nicklas Lidstrom made it official Thursday morning as he announced his retirement during a press conference at the Joe Louis Arena. Lidstrom, 42, will go down as not only one of the best defenseman, but one of the greatest players in NHL history. [...]
Could Parise Become a Red Wing? Not so Fast!
The first day of NHL free agency begins on July 1, which is just weeks away, and expect the Detroit Red Wings to be in the middle of it all. Without a doubt, this will be the most crucial off-season in some time. The last time that the Red Wings struck it rich was in [...]
Red Wings Are Well Represented at World Championships
The Detroit Red Wings’ season ended a couple of weeks ago, but it won’t stop them from taking a trip to Europe. No, they won’t be taking a Griswold Family Vacation, but they will be lacing up the skates once again in the upcoming IIHF World Championship to be held in Stockholm, Sweden and Helsinki, [...]
Red Wings Eliminated by Predators. So What’s Next in Hockeytown?
The Detroit Red Wings were the first team in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs to get eliminated in the opening round as they lost to the Nashville Predators 2-1 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at the Bridgestone Arena. It was the Red Wings earliest playoff exit since 2006 when they were ousted [...]
Red Wings Lose to Predators 3-1, Face Elimination
The Detroit Red Wings are on the brink of elimination after their 3-1 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. With a 3-1 series lead, the Predators are in the driver’s seat and are one win away from pushing the Red Wings out of the Stanley [...]
Red Wings Edged by Predators 3-2, Down 2-1 in First Round Series
The Detroit Red Wings failed to capitalize on their home ice advantage by dropping Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals to the Nashville Predators 3-2 at the Joe Louis Arena. With the loss, the Red Wings now trail the Predators 2-1 in this best-of-seven series. Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg scored the team’s goals [...]
Five Reasons Why the Red Wings Will Win the Stanley Cup
For a franchise record 21st consecutive season, the Detroit Red Wings will enter the postseason vying for the Holy Grail which is Lord Stanley’s Cup. The way that the NHL is structured, it is a huge accomplishment, especially being one of two teams to make it to the playoffs every year in the post-lockout era. [...]
Red Wings Lose to Blackhawks 2-1 in Shootout, Locks Up Fifth Place
In the final game of the regular season, the Detroit Red Wings (48-28-6,102 points) lost in the shootout as Patrick Kane beat Jimmy Howard in the first round, leading the Chicago Blackhawks past the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 at the Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings did get a point for going into the overtime [...]
Hudler, Howard Lead Red Wings to 2-1 Shootout Win Against Panthers
Jiri Hudler scored the game-tying goal at 5:30 of the third period and scored the deciding goal in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings ended a mini two-game losing streak by clipping the visiting Florida Panthers 2-1 at the Joe Louis Arena. With the win, the Red Wings have repossession of fourth place in [...]
Red Wings Lose Grip On Fourth Place With 4-1 Loss To Predators
To quote the late, great wrestling announcer Gorilla Monsoon, “Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades,”. That summed up the Detroit Red Wings’ night as they dropped their second straight game to the Nashville Predators 4-1 at the Joe Louis Arena on Friday night. With the loss, the Red Wings (46-27-5, 97 points) relinquished [...]
Red Wings Stung by Blue Jackets 4-2
Talk about your “trap games”. The writing was on the wall when the Detroit Red Wings (46-26-5) stepped inside the Nationwide Arena for the final game of a home-and-home series with the host Columbus Blue Jackets. Add up the Red Wings’ torching of the Blue Jackets on Monday night and a goalie, who was brought [...]
Red Wings Blow Out Blue Jackets 7-2
The Detroit Red Wings (46-25-5) picked up where they left off from their comeback win two days ago by scoring four goals in the first 9:51 of the game Monday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who were still in pre-game warmup mode. The end result was the Red Wings whipping the Blue Jackets 7-2 [...]
Red Wings Sign Two Prospects to Entry-Level Contracts
The Detroit Red Wings are thinking ahead when it comes to life after Nicklas Lidstrom as they signed two blueline prospects to entry level contracts, it was announced early today. The team signed defensemen Xavier Ouellet and Ryan Sproul to standard three-year deals. The terms were not disclosed, per team policy. Ouellet, 18, was the [...]
Red Wings Storm Back To Beat Hurricanes 5-4
The Detroit Red Wings (45-25-5) rallied from a 4-1 deficit and stormed their way to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes at the Joe Louis Arena. In the process, they snapped a six-game winless streak and won for the first time since March 9. They avoided the team’s first seven-game winless streak since [...]
Red Wings Winless in Last Six, Lose to Rangers in OT 2-1
The Detroit Red Wings’ (44-25-5) winless streak reached six games as they were clipped by the New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Over their last 14 games, the Red Wings’ record is 3-8-3. The Red Wings did receive a charity point for the regulation tie and are in fourth place in [...]
Red Wings Slide Continues, Fall to Capitals 5-3
The Detroit Red Wings (44-25-4) played another game of catch-up hockey and failed to dig themselves out of another hole as they fall to the Washington Capitals 5-3 at the Joe Louis Arena. Kyle Quincey, Todd Bertuzzi and Danny Cleary scored for the Red Wings, who are now winless in their last five games. Jimmy [...]
