That goalie standing on his head plays for Detroit?

Detroit 4, Nashville 2

If you’ve followed the Red Wings for any length of time you’re used to the phenomena where Detroit puts up 40 or 50 shots, hits a few goalposts, and ends up losing the game 4-2. The reason why? The opposing goaltender stood on his head. Well last night - […]

Someone get Ozzie a Snickers bar

Red Wings 4, Sharks 1

The last time Chris Osgood started a game? That would be December 20th. And with the way Jimmy Howard has been playing, the games Osgood starts could continue to be few and far between. It’s to the point where I could see Osgood appearing in Snickers commercials.

Gonna be […]

Red Wings midterm grades - part two

Grades for the forwards are right beneath this post. This time around in addition to grades I will compare each player to a Detroit(ish) Landmark/Institution/what have you.
Defensemen
Nick Lidstrom: C
Detroit Landmark: General Motors. At one time it was one of the largest companies in the world and the pride of the Motor City. […]

Mid-term Red Wings Grades

This is an on and off tradition that I am conveniently picking up now that the Red Wings are exactly at the halfway point of this hockey season. They’re on pace to hit 96 points but have a good shot at cracking the 100 point plateau based on the players they are due to […]

Wings maintain contact

Red Wings 4, Coyotes 1

photo: SteveBoylephoto.com
In road racing there’s usually a lead pack of runners bunched together. A short distance behind them there will typically be a few runners who aren’t up to the brisk pace at the start of the race. The early goal for those stragglers is to maintain contact with […]

Middlesex

Red Wings 4, Avalanche 2
editor’s note: this blog is now brought to you in crystal clear, glorious Windows 7. Enjoy.

Leino shows off a bar mitzvah gift
What do Ville Leino and Calliope Stephanides have in common? Not much as it appears that Leino’s landing gear may have finally descended. The fidgety Finn took […]

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