Special teams were the key issue in Sunday’s Chicago’s 2-1 overtime victory over the Red Wings. The Red Wings had six power play chances and didn’t do anything with them, including four opportunities in the second period. “It was huge. It was a second period of kills,” Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. “The forwards, the … Continue Reading →
Jonathan Ericsson appears ready to return to the Red Wings lineup tonight in Chicago. Ericsson has missed the last three games after stepping on a puck and slamming into the boards during a practice in Columbus, hurting his hip. When Ericsson returns, it’s likely Jakub Kindl will become the odd man out of the lineup. … Continue Reading →
Ryan Suter and Zach Parise better get used to it when they visit Joe Louis Arena. From here on in, the two Minnesota Wild players who said preferred to sign with the Wild rather than Detroit last summer, will be hearing about it from Red Wings fans. Loudly. In Friday’s 5-3 Red Wings victory, fans … Continue Reading →
Minor personnel move leading to Friday’s game against Minnesota. With goalie Jonas Gustavsson (groin) still questionable to return for that game, the Red Wings have recalled goalie Tom McCollum. McCollum backed up Jimmy Howard in the two games earlier this week against Columbus and Dallas. Sent back to Grand Rapids for the Griffins’ game Wednesday, … Continue Reading →
With Tomas Holmstrom retiring today, I put together a photo gallery of a few images from his career. But this one is one of my favorites. The man took a pounding on a regular basis and kept coming back for more. You cannot teach that, you have to just want to win that much. After … Continue Reading →
Some thoughts after a hard-earned win over Columbus. 1) The injury siuation is getting ridiculous. Defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo is gone for “weeks” after sustaining a shoulder injury in the third period. Coach Mike Babcock didn’t feel Colaiacovo was going to be available for a good while after the game. The Wings knew Colaiacovo was injury-prone … Continue Reading →
Okay, who had Brian Lashoff in the pool as the Red Wings first goal scorer of the season? Nobody. But Lashoff put the Wings ahead 1-0, Ian White added the other goal, and the Wings lead 2-1 after two periods. Columbus forward Cam Atkinson cut the lead to 2-1 when he got sprung on a … Continue Reading →
After one period in Columbus it’s a scoreless tie. This was a direct reversal of Saturday’s game in which the Red Wings were dominated in St. Louis. The Red Wings were doing the dominating here against Columbus – but don’t have anything to show for it. The Wings out-shot Columbus 13-5 and had three power … Continue Reading →
The Red Wings get some good news on the injury front. It seems Todd Bertuzzi doesn’t have mononucleosis after all. General manager Ken Holland said tests on Bertuzzi were negative and Bertuzzi will skate Tuesday and the team expects Bertuzzi to play Friday when Minnesota visits Joe Louis Arena.
Some opening night details for Joe Louis Arena have been released. Only single seats and standing room tickets remain for Tuesday’s home opener at Joe Louis Arena against Dallas at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. and fans are advised to arrive early. On opening night, fans will be treated with 50 percent discounts … Continue Reading →