All Entries Tagged With: "Red Wings"
Get out of the way! A Game 3 postmortem.
Once again, the Detroit Red Wings are down 3-0 to San Jose. Once again, the Red Wings played better in this game than the last one. And once again, the Red Wings lost by one goal, due to a bizarre tip that should never have happened. For those of us who watch Coach’s Corner, there [...]
Game 3 of Red Wings/Sharks – Lines, previews, and predictions
Every season centers around some major turning points. Rivalry games, late-season victories, injuries, all can become the line between the ultimate success and failure of a year. Unquestionably, tonight’s Game 3 between the Red Wings and San Jose Sharks is one of those games. One year ago to the day, the Red Wings were in [...]
Excuse Me While I Back In…
The most positive thing to be taken away from yesterday is Blackhawk Cup winning players won’t have to live with the infamy of missing the playoffs following being crowned Champions. Although the Hawks backed into the playoffs, the Dallas Stars spit the bit worse than they did. The Stars lost to the Wild, a team decimated [...]
Last Dance Or A New Beginning?
The Blackhawks put themselves in a position to win early on and succeeded in capturing two huge points in Detroit. Were the Hawks that good or the Red Wings that bad? It was a little of both but forget the shot on goal totals (29 Det.-28 Chi.), this one was all Blackhawks. It could be much [...]
Hang On Tight…
It’s time to stop the hand wringing and being upset. Any Blackhawk fan that is still confused allow me to end any misconception. This group is exactly what they appear to be and only because of a very good rookie goal keeper and the winning will of some, they may crawl into the playoffs. This [...]
Not Enough Effort Or Not Enough Talent?
There seems to be a constant debate amongst Blackhawk fans this season. Some say the Hawks have the talent to compete with every team in the league. Those thinking in that way believe the reason their favorite team struggles is because the players don’t put forth enough effort. The other camp of Hawk loyalists believe [...]
A Pleasure To Watch
On Monday night the Hawks defeated the Red Wings in overtime in the most entertaining game of the season. When the NHL came out of the lockout Gary Bettman’s design was for the game to have rules in place so there could be additional scoring and more excitement. The NHL is a better show than [...]
HockeyIndependent Trade Deadline Show – Click to replay
Join us for 2nd annual Trade Deadline show complete with your HI bloggers, XM NHL Home Ice, and special guests… HOCKEY INDEPENDENT NHL Trade Deadline Show
Isles Confident That Nabokov Will Eventually Report
Garth Snow is a deliberate and measured man. As peanut gallery of fans and armchair GMs all raised their hands into the air as they typed erratically on twitter the other day in reaction to Nabokov being snatched off waivers by the likely 30th place-pasted NY Islanders, the Isles brass were on a completely different [...]
Crawford Comes Up Big – A Nabokov Solution
The Hawks outplayed a depleted Red Wing squad but if not for some big saves from Corey Crawford the score would have been much closer. This shouldn’t come as a revelation for those who watch closely, but if not for Crawford the Hawks would be on the outside of this season’s playoff picture. Crawford has [...]
Nabokov to the Wings?
The hockey blogosphere is buzzing with the rumor that the Red Wings might sign Evgeni Nabokov to a contract. This has gotten to the point of a NHL.com story going up on the Red Wings website, so I’d say it’s legitimate. I realize it’s just speculation, but here’s my two cents on this: Evgeni Nabokov [...]
Ah-Ha Moment = Realization and Transformation
Throughout this season Joel Quenneville has mentioned the Blackhawks haven’t played with good pace. Jonathan Toews has also commented the team wasn’t playing fast enough. Generally speaking, to play any sport at a fast and effective pace requires two elements. A high level of skill and great deal of know how. This would be especially [...]
Chelios Was One Of The Greatest Blackhawks
The reason for writing now was to give my take on the Chris Chelios Heritage Night and his place in Blackhawk history. First off there should have been a night to honor Chelios. But there wasn’t any reason to have the ceremony before a game versus Detroit. Chelios and his family would have been better off [...]
Hossa and Kane Still Out, Cullimore on Waivers
The Red Wings roll into town tonight and the Hawks will have a chance for some redemption on home ice. Corey Crawford must have a top performance and somehow the injury riddled Blackhawks will need a complete effort. The Hawks have given up more goals in the third period than any other team. Opponents have [...]
Five Questions with Willie Mitchell of the LA Kings
One of the many stories surrounding the Kings 5-0 shutout of the Red Wings on Monday night was the return of defenseman Willie Mitchell. LA hadn’t played all that will without him, including a 1-5 road record. Prior to the game (his 600th in the NHL), he gave an exclusive interview to The Mayor, where they talked about trying to find positives in missing games, milestones and a Kings rookie blueliner.
XI Makes XXV Memorable
The Kings #11, Anze Kopitar, had another big goal in their 25th game of the year. He scored with less than a minute to go in overtime to down the Red Wings. In this article you’ll get post game notes on Dustin Brown, Mike Modano, Jonathan Quick, Chris Osgood, Drew Doughty and more.
Osgood To Start In Dallas
The Red Wings announced via Twitter that Chris Osgood will be starting in Dallas, for the Wings’ next game. Osgood replaces projected starter Jimmy Howard, who struggled towards the end of last night’s game against Colorado. The Wings’ exact tweet read as follows: “Head Coach Mike Babcock has announced that Chris Osgood will start tomorrow [...]
Predictions for the Season! What if…
Are the Red Wings too old? Have the Blackhawks lost too many players? Will the Kings, Coyotes and/or Avs slide back down? Can Calgary or St. Louis return to the playoffs? How bad is Edmonton? Is Nashville a serious threat? All of these questions…and more…are answered in this season preview.
It’s Early But Turco Hasn’t Been Good
Going into this season my take was the Hawks were going to struggle early. The injury to Brian Campbell would be costly and many players with little NHL experience would be trying to find their place. Two games do not indicate a trend but it isn’t too early for some candid criticism. In my opinion [...]
2010-11 Red Wings Roster #1 – Still Our Time
If one term defines the Detroit Red Wings, it’s longevity. Leagues are always trying to create a completely level playing field. It’s why there is a draft. It’s why there is a salary cap. Everything is set up to create cyclical franchises. Some teams are on their way up, others are trending down. The Red [...]
