This is the third year Ed Cmar has offered predictions as to how the Western Conference will sort out. But unlike how he assessed the predicted outcomes in prior seasons by determining who would be in (the playoffs), who would be out of playoff consideration and who would be on the fringe, he's modified my predictions by where I believe each team will place, overall. While … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Predictions/Previews
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Detroit Red Wings Announce Another Round of Cuts
The Detroit Red Wings today announced another round of cuts. 16 more players have been dismissed from the team’s training camp roster, leaving 39 players remain in camp. Members of both the Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) will hit the ice at Western Michigan University’s Van Andel Arena (see pic of WMU cheerleader below) later today for a Red-White intrasquad game. … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Announce Another Round of Cuts
Detroit Red Wings 2011 Draft Picks
2011 Detroit Red Wings Draft Picks The 2011 NHL Entry Draft is completed, and all seven rounds are in the books. Before we look ahead to free agency in the National Hockey League, let's take a look at a team by team synopsis of all of this year's draft picks. Find out who they are, what to expect from them, and when you can expect to see them putting on a sweater … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings 2011 Draft Picks
Red Wings vs. Sharks will be Epic Conference Semifinals Series
The Detroit Red Wings held off any speculation as to their potential demise by via a 4-game sweep of the Phoenix Coyotes. The Red Wings did struggle down the regular season stretch and while they are the NHL's oldest team, they appeared to have "flipped the switch" during their 1st Round Stanley Cup playoffs series against the Coyotes, winning by an average margin of 2 … [Read more...] about Red Wings vs. Sharks will be Epic Conference Semifinals Series
NHL Midseason Assessments and Fearless Predictions
Early in the season, I provided my predictions as to how I believed the Western Conference would pan out. A smart person would have simply chosen not to follow up on how accurate their predictions were. As I am not that type of person (smart), I now provide, at the halfway point of the season an assessment of how the season has played out so far. I will provide a … [Read more...] about NHL Midseason Assessments and Fearless Predictions
Red Wings Take Hockey Portion of Michigan-Ohio Rivalry Weekend
Assuming that it was planned and not just coincidence, "Michigan-Ohio Sports Rivalry Weekend" is a very clever and exceedingly marketable idea. I'm referring of course to the Detroit Red Wings visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of THE GAME (Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes) at "The Horsehoe" of college football. The only similar set up coming to mind is … [Read more...] about Red Wings Take Hockey Portion of Michigan-Ohio Rivalry Weekend