RED WINGS RUMORS & GOSSIP

No Yzerman, no how for Red Wings-Leafs Winter Classic alumni game

Red Wings legend and Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman supposedly put his skates in his garage shortly after he retired, and hasn’t skated on that cartilage-free right knee since, so as I begin to delve into what’s going to be a late evening’s worth of work relating the MSM’s news from today’s Red Wings-Maple Leafs Winter Classic pressers, let’...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  1 minute ago

Red Wings won’t have Howard until after this weekend; Cleary out, too

Slightly belated and not-so-super news in the injury department, though it’s not surprising, per MLive’s Ansar Khan: Due to the Wings’ lack of practices and the early 14-day prognoisis for Jimmy Howard’s broken index finger to stabilize, Howard won’t be taking shots until next week—if Holland has his way—and the Wings will be without Danny...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  49 minutes ago

NHL Winter Classic 2013 Venue and Matchup Set: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings at ‘Big House’ in Ann Arbor

After months of speculation and discussion, the location for the 2013 Winter Classic was confirmed today in a press conference held by the NHL. The game will take place between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings on January 1st at ‘The Big House’ (The University of Michigan stadium) and is expected to set attendance records for an NHL game as well as an outdoor...
Via Midwest Sports Fans  |  6 hours ago

Howard And Cleary Both Out Through The Weekend

from Ansar Khan of Mlive, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said today that goaltender Jimmy Howard and forward Danny Cleary are both out for the weekend and will be re-evaluated next week. Howard (broken right finger on Feb. 2) has been on the ice before and after practices but hasn’t faced any shots yet because of the vibration he would feel from his stick. ...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  6 hours ago
100,000+ IN THE SEATS

Big House to host 2013 Winter Classic

The NHL has announced that the Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium for the 2013 edition of the league's Winter Classic.
Via The Victory Formation  |  7 hours ago

Yzerman Back Wearing the Winged Wheel...

Well gang, we all know by now that Detroit’s not only hosting the Winter Classic, but also will be having a plethora of other games to go along with it. One of which is an alumni game, which can only mean one thing: Mr. Yzerman will don the Winged Wheel once again. Hit the jump for more on Yzerman and other possible alumni: I mean, he’s got to right? Sure, there’d be...
Via Nightmare on Helm Street  |  7 hours ago

Ken Beckett: Big Deal at the Big House - Leafs & Red Wings Set for 2013 Winter Classic

The NHL's Winter Classic has become a bigger event with every year. But in 2013, it gets no bigger as the Detroit Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs in front of an expected 115,000 fans at the Big House at the University of Michigan. Commissioner Gary Bettman officially confirmed the news which had been rumoured for months during a press conference at Comerica Park...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  9 hours ago

Classic will be Metro Detroit event

DETROIT -- The NHL Winter Classic is finally coming to the Detroit area, and it's going to be a celebration of hockey that will take place in the city and throughout the entire region. The worst-kept secret in sports became official at a pair of news conferences Thursday, one at Comerica Park in Detroit and one at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Although the game itself between...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  9 hours ago

2013 Winter Classic finalized: Maple Leafs at Red Wings in the Big House

DETROIT - It was announced today, in an official press conference hosted by the Comerica Park, that the 2013 NHL Winter Classic will have the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Detroit Red Wings in Michigan Stadium on January 1st, 2013. Often considered the worst kept secret in the NHL since the 2012 Winter Classic ended, the 2013 Winter Classic will take on a new form. In addition...
Via Puck Drunk Love  |  10 hours ago

Red Wings extend home winning streak to 18 games

Drew Miller snapped a tie midway through the third period as the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to 18 games with a 4-2 victory over the pesky Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Johan Franzen, Cory Emmerton and Henrik Zetterberg also scored while Justin Abdelkader added a pair of assists for Detroit, which improved to 21-2-1 at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings are...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  22 hours ago

Red Wings run home streak to 18 wins

DETROIT During the playoffs, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock likes to say that your best players have to be your best players. While that's true, it's also true that great teams have to have great role players and the Wings have always had them. From the Grind Line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby and Darren McCartyJoey Kocur to players like Drew Miller, Darren Helm and Justin...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  22 hours ago

Wings win 18th straight game at home

Drew Miller and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the third period, and the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to 18 games with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. The Red Wings overcame two more goals by Edmonton's Sam Gagner to move within two wins of the NHL record of 20 straight home victories, which was set by the Boston Bruins during...
Via Fox Sports  |  22 hours ago

Oilers vs Red Wings Recap 2.8.2012

Home winning streak extended to 18 games. For a while there I thought Detroit's bad luck would add up and cost them the game, but they stuck with it and got the 4-1 win. Full recap after the jump: The power play strikes again, but still needs a lot of work. Not enough good looks at the net and when the looks happen, Detroit is fanning on the puck or just missing the net....
Via Nightmare on Helm Street  |  22 hours ago

As NHL trade deadline nears, Red Wings should stand pat

Red Wings GM Ken Holland Numerous General Managers would state that a league’s trade deadline is a great way to spark new life into their clubs. Some of the NHL’s brightest stars have been part of blockbuster deadline deals in recent years. Yet, to the chagrin of the fans, the Detroit Red Wings have watched the deadline deals just pass them by. The usual reason for this...
Via Detroit Sports 360  |  4 days ago

Ty Conklin's job on the goal line

Jimmy Howards broken right index finger will be either the best or worst case scenario for Red Wing backup goalie Ty Conklin. Not that Conklin or anybody else for that matter wanted to see Howard get injured, but in pro sports it comes down to opportunity. If anybody needs an opportunity to prove themselves, its Ty Conklin. Since he backstopped the Wings to 3-0 victory at Colorado...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  5 days ago
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