The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Dream Team: Defense and Goalies
Now that the forwards have been “chosen” for the Detroit Red Wings’ alumni game against the Avalanche alumni, it’s time to pick the defensemen and goaltenders who best represent the…
Chris Osgood
Detroit’s Gigantic Goaltender Controversy
By now, a majority of the Detroit Red Wings fan base is aware that the coach Mike Babcock and his staff have a full-blown goaltender controversy on their hands heading…
Making the Hall of Fame Case for Chris Osgood
Earlier this week, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to four outstanding players. Peter Forsberg, Dominik Hasek, Mike Modano, and Rob Blake were outstanding players and the easy…
The Unheralded Stars of Red Wings’ Championships
At the end of the playoffs, the Conn Smythe trophy is awarded to the player deemed to be the most valuable player of the playoffs. More often than not, the…
A Rivalry Renewed as Red Wings Beat Avalanche
They’re two teams with a storied past – former Western Conference rivals – who continue to find ways of delivering disappointment to the opposing dressing room when they meet. This…
Youth Movement Driving Red Wings Forward In The Motor City
The Detroit Red Wings have always been a franchise known for their veteran, experienced-saavy players. The historic, Original Six franchise seems to be synonymous with names like Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel…
Goalie Fights? Yeah, Goalie Fights!
Although bench clearing brawls are more than rare compared to hockey of yesteryear, there’s still a line where a brawl can cross over to the next level. Typically that line…
Chris Osgood – Oz-Good As They Get
During the summer of 2011, Chris Osgood decided that 17 years of service as a NHL goalie merited him the ability to retire from playing a sport that he had…
Hungry Howie: Jimmy Howard’s Appetite for Excellence
Boasting an 8-4-1 record and a tied-for-league-best 3 shutouts, Jimmy Howard is attracting attention from around the league much like he did during his rookie campaign 2 seasons ago, and…
Odd streak to end with Luongo?
Roberto Luongo came within one win of being the first #1 goaltender since 1976 to win a Stanley Cup while also wearing the number 1 on his back. Here’s…
Howard steps up as Osgood goes down injured
With the news that Chris Osgood’s on again off again groin injury has reached the point of furhter action Jimmy Howard had to step up and suit up against the…
Bertuzzi and Helm Serve Up Crow in Edmonton
I will be the first to admit and own up to the fact that I wasn’t thrilled with the Detroit Red Wings re-signing Todd Bertuzzi to a two-year deal with…