What Should Detroit Expect Of Tomas Tatar?

  Masochism In Detroit Detroit fans are a frivolous bunch. “Seppuku-inclined” is how George Malik at “The Malik Report” recently described the unique hysteria endemic in the fan base.  Free…

Sochi Will Seal Detroit’s Fate

Does “Russian city near the Black Sea” sound like a place where lovely things happen? No.  Not at all, but Sochi is a place that fits this ominous description.  It’s…

5 Movie Quotes For Struggling Red Wings

  Watching Detroit hasn’t been much fun recently and enjoying writing about the team requires even more effort.  But here’s another attempt, nonetheless. Film, T.V. and literature are the finest…

5 Ways To Make Watching Detroit Less Painful

Ease the pain.  Find inner peace.  Reach enlightenment.  Forgive yourself.  Cleanse. More sanguine Detroit fans have been saying these things to themselves recently, and we all know why.  The Red…

Can Todd Bertuzzi Ever Be Forgiven?

While Steve Moore, former member of the Colorado Avalanche, knew hockey was dangerous when he started playing it, he did not expect Todd Bertuzzi, former member of the Vancouver Canucks, to attack him the way he did on March 8, 2004.

Fair-Weatherism Is Ok

  Few things are more irritating than a Johnny-or-Jane-come-lately who expects reverence. This being the case, most “fair-weather fan” accusations are perfectly valid. “Don’t tell me who’s gonna be in…

NHL Must Learn From NFL Concussion Plague

“Hockeynistas,” almost by definition, have a disdain for other sports. But the lethal NFL concussion crisis turns this disdain into concern; concern for our fellow human beings; concern for our…

Your 2021-2022 Detroit Red Wings

Detroit’s captain is under contract until the 2021 season but it’s difficult to imagine Zetterberg continuing his viking style of play into his 40’s. Datsyuk will dance in the NHL for four more seasons..

Hockey: The Sport For Nerds

Since everyone claims to be a “nerd” nowadays, it may be useful to find out what sport, if any, these people enjoy. Let me save readers time and simply announce:…