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For my BTJ readers, you may have noticed a new development in the site's design. In between the first and second posts, you will now find an advertisement for BetUS. They are an online sportsbook that lists hockey odds and lines among other things. Why am I mentioning this here? Well, BetUS has b......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/18/...

It's finally official. The Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks will play on New Year's Day next year in their 701st meeting at the historic Wrigley Field. The game is scheduled for 1pm (EST) and will be shown at NBC. "I've been there once for a baseball game a few years ago," Red Wings f......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/16/...

Yes, the Detroit Red Wings have adjusted their ticket prices for the upcoming season, but considering they just won the Stanley Cup it's not bad at all and even cheaper in some cases. Until August 4, season ticket holders have a chance to renew their seats for the current price. After August 4, t......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/16/...

As you may have noticed from the less frequent posting, I have been taking a bit of a breather after the free agency excitement and before the start of next season. I plan on posting more than I have in the past week, but until I leave Chicago on August 11th updates most likely won't [...]...

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/15/...

After 16 seasons in the NHL culminating in a Stanley Cup win, Dallas Drake announced his retirement earlier today. "I think it's a good way for me to go out," he said. The 39-year-old Drake said he's still mentally fit to play, but that "the wear and tear on my body" has become impossible to ign......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/15/...

Thanks to George @ Snapshots, I was able to read the transcript of the WDFN interview with GM Ken Holland. While the entire interview makes for an interesting read, the most intriguing part is below: Mike Stone: You mention defense, I was kind of surprised that you re-signed Lilja. Not that I thi......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/08/...

If you haven't realized it by now, GM Ken Holland is a pretty smart guy. But Wings fans really need to thank Marian Hossa himself for this crazy exciting signing. Holland had offered Hossa a four-year deal but at a lower salary than some of the other offers Hossa had received. In fact, it was [...]...

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/02/...

No, Henrik Zetterberg hasn't signed a contract extension with the Wings just yet. However, he did extend his contract with Easton, a company that manufactures hockey equipment used by NHL players like Hank. Zetterberg will sponsor and use Easton equipment for another five years. "It's obvious tha......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/05/...

Usually it's not a good sign when a player files for arbitration, but I'm happy to hear that Valtteri Filppula filed for arbitration. Because of this, no other team can give an offer sheet to Filppula. He and the Red Wings will continue negotiations on a new contract until his arbitration hearing......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/06/...

Well, it looks like the Detroit Red Wings will face the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field next year according to a report in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. While the prospect of that match-up in a historic ballpark is exciting, I'm slightly bummed because I would have loved a double header at Fo......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/07/...

Kevin @ Barry Melrose Rocks had me on as a guest lecturer on his wonderful blog. You can read the fun email interview here. I talk about how this Cup win was different as an intern, which captain is better (Lidstrom or Cap'n Crunch), what superpower I'd want, and what lyrics would describe my fee......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/07/...

HOSSA!!!!!!!!!!! I have to go back to work, but I had to quickly post to BTJ that the Wings have reportedly signed Marian Hossa to a one-year contract worth $7.4 million. I am completely shocked. Why? 1) Hossa signed only a one-year contract. 2) The contract wasn't ridiculously huge. It's only $......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/02/...

I'm going to quickly highlight the signings that most impact the Wings or that were simply big signings. Before I get to that, be sure to check out my posts on the Wings re-signing of defenseman Brad Stuart and the signing of back-up goaltender Ty Conklin. I will update this post later tonight wi......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/01/...

Thanks to a one-year contract signing of Ty Conklin, Jimmy Howard will have to fight to earn the back-up position behind Chris Osgood. I think most Wings fans expected GM Ken Holland to go out and sign a veteran goaltender so this wasn't much of a surprise. There had been speculation about going ......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/01/...

I open up TSN's website at the start of my lunch break to see that the Red Wings re-signed Brad Stuart - woohoo! Yes, I'm excited about the possibilities for a certain big name forward commiting to a one-year contract. But in terms of re-signing the team's unrestricted free agents, Brad Stuart wa......

Original Story: http://www.behindthejersey.com/2008/07/01/...