KEN HOLLAND RUMORS & GOSSIP
What 3-on-3 Overtime Hockey Would Mean for the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks Hockey- The annual NHL GM meetings start to today in Florida and among the highest priority of topics is what to do about hockey overtime.
Since its inception in 2005, the shootout has be mired in controversy and a basic lack of support from the fans of the NHL. Some say is a joke or a gimmick, while others just seem to think it’s a waste of time and that a tie...
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Detroit Red Wings’ Stephen Weiss a “Week or Two” Away According to Ken Holland
David Legwand’s special return home comes at an interesting time. (Kristin Jerkins, flickr)
Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland was a guest on Hockey Central at Noon on Sportsnet 590 in Toronto and revealed that he hopes Stephen Weiss will be ready in a “week or two,” not the previously believed week.
The news on Weiss is surprising as the center signed as a free...
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Red Wings GM Holland, ESPN’s LeBrun on Detroit Sports 105.1; Holland on WDFN, Babcock on Fan 590
Red Wings GM Ken Holland addressed his decision to trrade Patrick Eaves, Calle Jarnkrok and a 3rd round pick (which becomes a second-rounder if the Wings make the playoffs) in an interview on Detroit Sports 105.1 FM's Matt Dery today...
I asked Holland on @DSports1051 about writers not liking trade: "I'm not sure when I saw Bob Duff and Nick Cotsonika in...
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Finding a Silver Lining in Ken Holland’s Trade for David Legwand
David Legwand will center Detroit’s top line Thursday. (hockeyschedule, Flickr)
Maybe Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland overpaid for center David Legwand. Maybe it’s a move that will not matter in the long run anyway, with the Wings struggling to stay in the playoff race.
But Ken Holland would not have been a buyer at the NHL’s trade deadline if he did not think...
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Red Wings trade for magic leg
The Red Wings are the walking wounded. Going into the trade deadline needing defensive help Nicklas Lidstrom to come out of retirement, Kenny Holland instead found himself needing to buy a bandaid.
Detroit native David Legwand is that temporary relief. The finger in the ****.
Holland traded Patrick Eaves, prospy Calle Jarnkrok, and a 3rd round draft pick for the 33-year...
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28 minutes’ worth of Ken Holland speaking to the media
It turns out that the last blog entry and/or video summary doesn't include everything regarding the Red Wings' trade deadline machinations...
Because, should you wish to do so, the Red Wings posted 28 minutes' worth of GM Ken Holland speaking with the media regarding the acquisition of David Legwand, the team's decision to "shut down" Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik...
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Red Wings GM Ken Holland updates Datsyuk’s status, talks deadline deals with WDFN’s Regner
Red Wings GM Ken Holland spoke to WDFN's Art Regner this morning, and, over the course of a 7:25 interview, he VERY specifically stated that Pavel Datsyuk's issues involve inflammation of the left knee that does not require surgery, but instead, requires rest--which is a sticky wicket--though Datsyuk will see a doctor on Wednesday.
Holland says that Datsyuk's, "...
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Red Wings GM: 'We're not selling' at trade deadline, but impact trade unlikely
The Red Wings definitely won’t be sellers at the March 5 trade deadline.
As for buyers, it sounds like they could be, but only for non-rentals — which usually makes finding a trade partner more difficult. So don’t be shocked if the Red Wings basically stand pat.
For sure, with the Red Wings only holding a one point lead in the wild-card standings, general manager Ken Holland...
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Ken Holland clarifies Henrik Zetterbeg’s situation in conversation with AP’s Lage
As noted in the overnight report, the Associated Press's Larry Lage Tweeted that he'd spoken to Red Wings GM Ken Holland, and Holland had stated that 1. Zetterberg won't return from Friday's surgery until/unless the Wings begin playing playoff hockey in mid-April, and 2. In terms of Zetterberg's long-term health, his herniated disc won't yield a "premature...
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Red Wings GM Ken Holland talks Olympic hockey
During the next two weeks, the Sochi Games will play host to the world's most prestigious hockey tournament.
National teams from 12 nations will compete for Olympic gold beginning Wednesday, and 12 days later, on Feb. 23, the champion will be crowned.
Most Detroit hockey fans are well aware that there's a distinct Red Wings flavor to the men's hockey competition. Ten...
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