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Speaking Out Against 'Lifetime Contracts'; Stanley Cup Ring On eBay
by Adam GretzFiled under: Blackhawks, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, NHL FansNewsmakers in the NHL: During the regular season it's our daily look at the previous night's action. During the offseason, we'll look at some of the storylines and moves taking place around the league...
Burke wants scrutiny on 'lifetime' deals; should they be outlawed?
July 27, 2009 by
Puck Daddy
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The last time the NHL locked out its players, it was because the League's owners and general managers couldn't be trusted with their own bank accounts and needed artificial price controls in place to cap salaries. Naturally, teams found a way around the rules they went through...
2008 Playoffs: Handicapping The Conn Smythe Contenders
May 21, 2008 by
Taking One For The Team
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A look at the leading candidates for Playoff MVP on both the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Which players have been the biggest contributors for their respective teams heading into the Stanley Cup Finals?
All Håkan Andersson
September 10, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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from Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com,
NHL.com: Was there ever a time when you needed to switch gears because an unsuspected pick was made right before yours?
HA: “Sometimes we go by a list that we put together, but I still remember the year (2004) we drafted Johan Franzen. The...
NHL Morning Papers (Saturday Edition): Reaction to the Melrose firing, Lamoriello says he isn't interested in trading for a goalie and Brent Burns stays on forward
November 15, 2008 by
Illegal Curve
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Here are the morning papers for Saturday the 15th of November: In his weekly notebook, Eric Duhatschek primarily discusses Brian Burke and thenA provides readers withA many other interesting hockey tidbits. Pat Hickey isn't convinced the NHL's attendance is as rosy as Gary...
Ducks need to adjust to Red Wings' depth
After a poor Game 4, Anaheim will try to recapture its momentum, but the Red Wings might not allow it.
From what Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle was saying Saturday, it didn't matter so much that the Red Wings juggled their lines in Game 4 to put Marian Hossa with Johan Franzen...
Conn Artists: Handicapping the NHL Playoff MVP Race
June 12, 2009 by
Illegal Curve
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Heading into the finals, Chris Osgood, Henrik Zetterberg, and Johan Franzen were the favorites for Detroit, with Dan Cleary able to make a case with a very strong final series.
The favorites in Pittsburgh were the usual suspects: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Marc-Andre Fleury...
Final: Wings, 2-0
23 days ago by
Boston.com
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The Bruins can cry into their beers all they want about missing Marc Savard and Milan Lucic. But the Wings were without Johan Franzen, Valtteri Filppula, Brian Rafalski, and Jonathan Ericsson tonight, and still managed to tuck two pucks behind Tim Thomas to claim the 2-0 win.
THE NEWS
February 19, 2009 by
Mondesi's House
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PIC OF THE DAY "I'm from Ligonier, but I live in the UK now, and my buddy Merlin took this while we were skiing in France the day before the Super Bowl. It's no Laurel Mountain, but it's kind of a cool shot." -- Pat T. LINKS NHL/PENS: --Bob Pompeani locked up...
The Ten Most Beloved/Transcendent/Memorable Detroit Sports Figures
May 13, 2009 by
Ghosts of Wayne Fontes
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Let's face it; the city of Detroit is bleeding like a stab wound (both economically and literally) and could use a little pick-me-up, something to stop the bleeding.In case you have never seen a sports movie; when the going gets tough and the townspeople get down on their luck...
2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 6 And The Finals
June 04, 2008 by
Taking One For The Team
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The Stanley Cup Finals are over and the Detroit Red Wings emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 3-2 win. How did it all go down and where do the two teams go from here?
Red Wings beat Penguins 3-1 in Game 1
May 31, 2009 by
Denver Post
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DETROIT—The Detroit Red Wings gave Marc-Andre Fleury flashbacks. And, they weren't good. Johan Franzen scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and Chris Osgood made 31 saves, helping the defending champions beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Saturday night in Game...
NHL Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Burke deal is done, Jokinen out two weeks and Walz returns to Minnesota
November 28, 2008 by
Illegal Curve
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Here are the morning papers for Friday the 28th of November: It's early in the season, so Ryan Getzlaf isn't too concerned about how good the Sharks are just yet, writes Chris Foster. Did you Thrashers coach John Anderson is a successful restaurant owner in Toronto? Since Andrew...
Broad Street Bulletin - 2009 Stanley Cup Preview - Red Wings vs. Penguins Re-Match
May 30, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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On June 4, 2008, the Detroit Red Wings hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup for the fourth time in eleven years. They had just beaten the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 - winning the series 4-2. On Saturday, May 30, 2009, both teams will face off again at Joe Louis Arena in Pittsburgh for Game...
DETROIT RED WINGS SEASON PREVIEW 2008-09
August 25, 2008 by
Epic Carnival
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By Mike Jack, www.EpicCarnival.com
The Detroit Red Wings, last season's Stanley Cup Champions, didn't have to improve their roster this off season, but they did anyway. In recent years, many championship teams have done the opposite. In the salary cap world, it's extremely...
2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 2 Of The Finals
May 26, 2008 by
Taking One For The Team
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48 hours after Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and not much changed. The Detroit Red Wings played opportunistic hockey as they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on home as to take a two games to none lead. Will the Pens be able to respond as the series shifts back to Pittsburgh...
Central Division 2008 Free Agency Preview
June 12, 2008 by
Taking One For The Team
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What does free agency have in store for the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues? What can the Blue Jackets do to become a legitimate contender in the West? Can Detroit strengthen their already loaded lineup? Will this...
NHLPA girds for fight over long-term deals
August 01, 2009 by
SportingNews.com
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When the Detroit Red Wings signed Henrik Zetterberg (12 years) and Johan Franzen (11 years) to long-term deals that allowed the Red Wings to squeeze both under the salary cap, G.M. Ken Holland was pronounced a genius.
Adding extra years to the contract was clearly a way for the Red...
NHL Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Brian Burke deal almost complete, Erik Cole needs to step it up and the Stars are pressing
November 26, 2008 by
Illegal Curve
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Here are the morning papers for Wednesday the 26th of November: Curtis Zupke of the Orange County Register tells readers that Brian Burke to Toronto is almost a done deal. After reading these quotes, it becomes obvious that Ilya Kovalchuk and Ian White don't like each other.A The...
Power Play Observations
20 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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from Scott Cullen of TSN,
The NHL season is far enough along to get a feel for how teams are distributing their power play minutes. In most cases, it’s obvious, or at least readily apparent, who is going to get that precious playing time, but here are some observations...
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves Game 7 with apparent knee injury
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby appeared to injure his left knee in a collision along the boards with Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen.
Detroit Red Wings Season Preview: Defending Champs
October 08, 2008 by
RumorMeThis
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In a way the Detroit Red Wings have one of the toughest jobs in hockey this coming season - defending the Stanley Cup. Detroit was the last team to win back to back championships (in '97 and '98) and is considered a favorite to repeat in '08-'09 - which is saying a...
Shots From The Slot: Around The Hockey World In 80 Seconds!
In a new regular feature, "The Hockey Spy" brings you Shots From The Slot: Around The Hockey World In 80 Seconds. Tune in and gain access to highlight goals, saves and performances along with great articles and inside news from all over this hockey world.Here's today...
Detroit Red Wings Season Preview: Defending Champs
October 08, 2008 by
RumorMeThis
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In a way the Detroit Red Wings have one of the toughest jobs in hockey this coming season - defending the Stanley Cup.A Detroit was the last team to win back to back championships (in '97 and '98) and is considered a favorite to repeat in '08-'09 - which is saying a lot in an [...]
SAMUELSSON 2, PENGUINS 0
May 25, 2008 by
Mondesi's House
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RED WINGS 4PENGUINS 0Remember Mikael Samuelsson playing for the Penguins? Me neither. But he played 22 games in a very forgettable 2002-03 Penguins campaign, scoring as many goals (two) as he scored in Game One of the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals. Somehow, I think he name will not be forgotten...
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