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Wings-Canucks Liveblogging Tonight
Published 3/17/2007 by Alanah (am@kuklaskorner.com) at Kuklas Korner
... and Bill (a.k.a. IwoCPO) will be doing a group drunken liveblog tonight of the

Press box popcorn is the BEST
Published 4/5/2007 by DCSportsChick at DCSportsChick.com
... Already tonight (16 minutes into the game) I’ve seen more Red Wings jerseys than Panthers jerseys. Is IwoCPO here? Which reminds me, why are people still wearing their Jagr Caps jerseys? Seen way too many of them.

Where Do We Go From Here?
Published 4/9/2007 by MetroGnome at Five Hole Fanatics
... , a veritable treasure trove of defensive depth and a top 5 goalie. Hell, there are some claiming that the #1 seeded Detroit Red Wings are the underdogs going into round one.

Warm up your octopus throwing arm, it's time for the NHL playoffs
Published 4/11/2007 by Big Al at The Wayne Fontes Experience
... bloggers. All I can add is that I'm feeling somewhat more confident about the Wings playoff chances this season than I have since the 2002 Red Wings. If they are healthy, and get good goaltending, expect some late nights over the next 2 months.

Wings’ Bloggers’ Playoff Pick’em
Published 4/11/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... and Abel to Yzerman by

Off-day misc.
Published 4/18/2007 by Matt at The Battle of Alberta
... **I somehow made it through 3 games without linking to Abel to Yzerman -- shameful. There's a few good Red Wings blogs, but Bill is the Worldwide Leader. I have no nits to pick with

NHL Playoff Roundup: Wings Haven't Put Out Flames Just Yet
Published 4/20/2007 by Eric Caterina at Off Wing Opinion
... : RANDOM HOCKEY BLOG GENERATOR Abel To Yzerman

Welcome to Hell!
Published 4/23/2007 by Alanah (am@kuklaskorner.com) at Kuklas Korner
... Incidentally, I agreed to some dumbassed bet on the side with IwoCPO a couple weeks ago… we’re currently at war over the first round point totals of

Losing a Bet. Paying Up. Yet Again.
Published 4/27/2007 by Alanah (am@kuklaskorner.com) at Kuklas Korner
... It’s almost like a sign of the seasons, the regularity with which I make—and lose—stupid hockey bets. In this latest episode, witness this March email exchange between myself and “Sailor Boy” IwoCPO of Abel to Yzerman…

Knives drawn on Hockeytown Moniker
Published 5/15/2007 by Dave at Gorilla Crouch
... that as far as hockey participation and passion goes, Minnesota is probably more of a hockey town than Detroit. I’d agree. Search Abel to Yzerman,

Cocktails for the Dominator
Published 5/16/2007 by Alanah (am@kuklaskorner.com) at Kuklas Korner
... boys at the office knocking a couple of these back.

Departure of Yzerman and Shanahan key to Red Wings’ Run?
Published 5/17/2007 by Dave at Gorilla Crouch
... Bill over at Abel to Yzerman commented last summer about a brief conversation a reader of his blog had with Mike Babcock at an airport. The question surrounding the team at that time was whether Yzerman would return for another season or retire. So the guy asked Babcock whether he thought Yzerman would return. Babcock, in a comment that has come up quite a bit in his press conferences lately, asked the person if they wanted to hear the answer that would appeal to their heart or their head? In press conferences Babcock tells the reporter he would have one answer if they were off the record or having a beer.

Blog Roundup
Published 5/27/2007 by Christy Hammond at Behind the Jersey
... Abel to Yzerman: Bill (aka IwoCPO) is definitely the most entertaining Wings’ blogger out there. Whether he’s pleased with a signing or stressed out about an impending game, A2Y expresses everything you want to say and says it better than you could’ve yourself. He’s the only blogger that I’ve read something and literally laughed out loud. A2Y offers a unique look at news and provides very unique postgame recaps. (

Quick hits on the Detroit big 4
Published 7/6/2007 by Big Al at The Wayne Fontes Experience
... nation can do 10X the breakdown that I'm capable of doing. And from reading them, they feel that the Wings' off season has been pretty decent up to this point. They aren't thrilled, but far from being horribly disappointed. If they are OK with Ken Holland's off season so far, then I'm OK with it as well. ...

Frat House Cred for the Staals
Published 7/25/2007 by CasonBlog at CasonBlog
... Picked this one up from Kukla's Korner. ...

Frat House Cred for the Staal Brothers
Published 7/25/2007 by CasonBlog at Southeast Shootout
... Picked this one up from Kukla's Korner. Read the story from the ...

He Likes Me! He Really, Really Likes Me!
Published 8/3/2007 by Ian Casselberry <info@blessyouboys.com> at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
... I need to pass along a gracious thanks to Abel to Yzerman for naming Bless You Boys its " ...

Camp Quick Links - 09/13/2007
Published 9/13/2007 by hoopsjunky at CANUCKS HOCKEY BLOG
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Camp Quick Links - 09/14/2007
Published 9/14/2007 by hoopsjunky at CANUCKS HOCKEY BLOG
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Camp Quick Links - 09/16/2007
Published 9/16/2007 by hoopsjunky at CANUCKS HOCKEY BLOG
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Pre-game: Rangers at Red Wings (pre-season)
Published 9/25/2007 by Jen C. at RANGERLAND.NET
... Abel to Yzerman ...

NHL Preview: Your NHL Western Conference Preview
Published 9/26/2007 by Leitch at Deadspin
... : Ho-hum. Another year, another division title. Leave it to the Red Wings to respond to their one major personnel loss (Mathieu Schnieder to Anaheim) by picking up Brian Rafalski, who's a Michigan native to boot. Expect him to enjoy the best season of his career playing on a blue line with Nicklas Lidstrom. Anyone else who left town, in particular Todd Bertuzzi, Kyle Calder and Robert Lang, is simply a matter of addition by subtraction. And while there will always be questions raised about Dominik Hasek, Chris Osgood is more than good enough to plug the gaps as long as "The Dominator" isn't on the shelf for too long. As for the playoffs, that's another story entirely, where nothing but bad luck kept the Wings from advancing to the Finals last season. For the inside scoop, try Abel to Yzerman (part of the ...

Quick Predz Preview at SFM
Published 9/27/2007 by The Forechecker at On the Forecheck
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It's Getting Drafty In Here!
Published 9/29/2007 by Loser Chris at Taking One For The Team
... about taking part in his "Battle of the Blogs" fantasy hockey league. Now how could I resist? Especially since I'll get to take on the gang over at Abel to Yzerman and lay the proverbial smackdown on some Wings fans. So we just finished the Live Draft about a half hour ago and here's how our team shaped up. We had the 5th pick and it was serpentine style. ...

Illitch, Nill, Holland, Devallano, Bowman interviewed
Published 10/2/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... There is evidence of change coming, from the $9 tickets to their recent open practices to this very interview. The team seems to be opening up and that’s great news for us fans. (via Abel to Yzerman) ...

Happy Birthday Z
Published 10/9/2007 by TonyH at Skate 2 Stick
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Mats Sundin all time points and goals leader for Leafs
Published 10/12/2007 by TonyH at Skate 2 Stick
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Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX
Published 10/14/2007 by TonyH at Skate 2 Stick
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Ducks Gameday—Remembering history so I'm not doomed to repeat it
Published 10/14/2007 by Earl Sleek at The Battle of California
... I don't want to seem overly crass about the Wild's recurring postseason nightmare, though; I've been through the same thing with Anaheim's own playoff demon--the Detroit Red Wings. The first two times the Mighty Ducks qualified for the playoffs, Detroit was there to knock them out, both times in sweeps. But since then, thanks to the balance of karma the tables have turned. The Ducks swept the cup champs in '03 and ousted the top seeds in '07. Red ...

Red Wings Motor to the Valley
Published 10/20/2007 by PB at One Fan's Perspective...
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Around the blogging community
Published 10/29/2007 by TonyH at Skate 2 Stick
... from Able to Yzerman does not seem happy about the Wings on their recent west coast trip. Who can blame him. It was a 22:45 game start, for all you non-military type people thats 10:45 P.M. I see he and Alanah from ...

Wings Wrap-up West Coast Trip Tonight
Published 11/1/2007 by Dave at Gorilla Crouch
... up. Bill over at Abel To Yzerman has been doing a liveblog for many of the west coast games so there’s a good chance he’ll get one going tonight as well. ...

GameDay: vs. Columbus (8-4-2, 18 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 11/9/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... or Tomas Kopecky will return to the lineup after a game off in order to fill out the fourth line with Matt Ellis and Jiri Hudler. There is a chance that both Drake and Kopecky will dress, in which case Ellis would be a healthy scratch. We should find out any changes sometime later today. Dominik Hasek (hip) will be the starter tonight after missing five game. Be sure to check out the various Wings blogs, too: Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, and Winging It In Motown. You can bet ...

GameDay: @ Chicago (9-7-0, 18 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 11/11/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... could be a lineup change or two. Tomas Kopecky is coming off what Mike Babcock called his best game of the season, so it’s unlikely he’ll sit. However, Dallas Drake may get the night off in favor of Matt Ellis or Aaron Downey. Chris Osgood will get the start tonight and Dominik Hasek will back him up, though it’s highly unlikely he’ll relieve Osgood in anything less than an emergency. Be sure to visit Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

NHL Widgets now available
Published 11/12/2007 at Skate 2 Stick
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GameDay: @ St. Louis (7-7-0, 14 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 11/13/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... (13) and is tied for the team lead in assists with Pavel Datsyuk (14). There are no Red Wing injuries and it’s not likely there will be any lineup changes, as Tomas Kopecky and Dallas Drake have been playing well. Dominik Hasek should get the start tonight after backing up Chris Osgood Sunday in Chicago. He is 5-2-1 with a 2.47 GAA and a .883 save-percentage. For more of the Detroit perspective, be sure to stop by Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

GameDay: vs. St. Louis (11-7-0, 22 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 11/21/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... the team in goals, assists, and points with 14, 16, and 30, respectively. Pavel Datsyuk and Nick Lidstrom also have 16 assists. It looks like Aaron Downey will sit again after a strong performance Sunday night. Expect Dallas Drake and Tomas Kopecky to fill out the fourth line with, it looks like, Jiri Hudler. Chris Osgood will start tonight. For more of the Detroit perspective, be sure to stop by Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch (though Dave is traveling), Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Above the Fold - My mea culpa regarding the Red Wings
Published 11/21/2007 by Big Al at The Wayne Fontes Experience
... for the vast majority of their time in Detroit, something that makes their NHL longevity even more special. "I'm a very lucky guy to have a guy like him to be able to play with for this long," Maltby said Tuesday. Asked if Draper ever tells him so, Maltby laughed. "We tell each other that," he said. They sound like a old married couple. Not that the Downriver puck bunnies haven't dreamed of such a scenario... At Mlive, Kahn! (I love it when A2Y calls him that...) talks to former Wing Jiri Fischer, who was literally a dead man 2 ...

GameDay: @ Columbus (10-8-4, 24 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 11/24/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... and 32 points. Pavel Datsyuk leads in assists with 17. Matt Ellis (headache) and Tomas Kopecky (shoulder) are questionable for tonight, which should mean Aaron Downey and Dallas Drake will be in the lineup. Mike Babcock announced after the Nashville game that Chris Osgood would be the starter tonight. It looks like, for now at least, there’s a goalie rotation. For more of the Detroit perspective, check out Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

11/25 Quick Links
Published 11/25/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
Because I couldn’t watch the game last night, I’m deferring to IwoCPO of Abel to Yzerman and Baroque of HockeyTownTodd. Iwo’s got a great post on the situation following the Wings’ sixth (regulation plus overtime/shootout) loss  to a Central Division team. Baroque’s piece complements Iwo’s with some nice statistical analysis. It’s still too early in the season to be too concerned, but the Wings’ trouble with Central Division opponents has to end eventually or it’s going to be a bumpy season. ...

GameDay: vs. Calgary (10-11-3, 23 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 11/27/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... yesterday and Kopecky only participated in non-contact drills, so it’s highly unlikely either of them will suit up tonight. Thus, it’ll be Aaron Downey and Dallas Drake on the fourth line, probably with Jiri Hudler. Chris Osgood will get his second consecutive start tonight. The team has more confidence in his ability to earn them at least a point than they did in Hasek’s, at the moment. Be sure to stop by Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Knee-jerks and Notes: Florida, 11/28
Published 11/29/2007 by DC Sports Chick at On Frozen Blog
... , and Abel to Yzerman were all represented. The segment will air at 6:30 EDT on Saturday, Dec. 1 as part of the pre-game show. The producer also assures me that it will be available on the CBC website. ...

GameDay: vs. Tampa Bay (10-12-2, 22 Pts)
Published 11/29/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... is unknown at the moment. If he cannot go, the team will either dress Derek Meech as a seventh defenseman or call up a forward from Grand Rapids. Keep on eye on the AHL transaction wire. There is some positive injury news: Tomas Kopecky has been cleared to play after sitting out three games with a shoulder injury. Chris Osgood will get his third straight start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, check out Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

GameDay: vs. Phoenix (11-12-0, 22 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 12/1/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... 2 points (a goal and an assist) through 15 games. Kirk Maltby (back) and Kris Draper (left knee sprain) are out tonight, while Matt Ellis (headaches) will return. He’ll center the fourth line with Tomas Kopecky and Aaron Downey, though that line will no doubt be split up at times. Chris Osgood will get his fourth consecutive start tonight. Dominik Hasek will start in Montreal. For more of the Wings perspective, see Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Bloggers on HNIC
Published 12/3/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
Today’s must see video (keep an eye out for IwoCPO near the start of the bloggers segment): It’s always good to see bloggers get such good press. Hopefully having Ron MacLean and Elliot Friedman talk about blogging will make some people sit up and take notice. I’m sorry for not posting on the game, but I went to Holland to watch it and spent the night there due to the weather. I didn’t get back until this evening and have to do some school-related things. ...

Baby you're Starz
Published 12/3/2007 by CasonBlog at CasonBlog
Very cool post on Kukla's Korner. he's got a link to the video from HNIC on a feature about hockey blogging. The piece prominently features JP of Japers' Rink, Bill of A2Y and Liz of On Frozen Blog. Who'dah thought a government lawyer, a defense analyst and a black shoe chief petty officer could be such damn handsome folks. A well done piece by CBC. I especially love how well-versed ...

Hockey Blogging on HNIC
Published 12/3/2007 by CasonBlog at Southeast Shootout
(sorta cross posted at C/B) Very cool post on Kukla's Korner. He's got a link to the video from a HNIC feature about hockey blogging. The piece prominently features our own JP of Japers' Rink, Bill of A2Y and Liz of On Frozen Blog. I especially love how well-versed Ron MacLean is on the best blogs in the business. Good Monday read for aspiring hockey bloggers.

GameDay: @ Montreal (13-9-4, 30 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 12/4/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Nick Lidstrom (3G, 20A) and Brian Rafalski (3G, 19A). Kris Draper (knee) remains out, but Kirk Maltby (”upper body”) practiced yesterday and may return. If not, Dallas Drake will fill in on the third line with Dan Cleary and Johan Franzen, while Matt Ellis will center the fourth line with Tomas Kopecky and Aaron Downey. Dominik Hasek will get his first start in four games tonight. Be sure to stop by  Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended ...

Wings 4, Canadiens 1
Published 12/5/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... I’ll be happy. … Overall, a very good game for the Wings, who seem to get a kick out of playing Eastern Conference teams, as this and their game against the Lightning were two of their best all season. That they went without allowing a power play goal despite being down their two best penalty killers is as good a sign as there is that the team is on a roll. Links Baroque’s recap at HockeyTownTodd IwoCPO’s post-game thoughts at Abel to Yzerman Bruce MacLeod’s ...

GameDay: vs. Minnesota (15-10-2, 32 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 12/7/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Zetterberg still leads in goals with 18, but Pavel Datsyuk is making a bid to catch up, having scored seven over his last five. He has 11 now, and leads in assists with 20. Kris Draper (knee) and Kirk Maltby (back) are both out tonight, which means Matt Ellis and Aaron Downey will remain in the lineup and on the fourth line. Dominik Hasek will get his second consecutive start. For more of the Wings perspective, see  Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

The Ice Sheet: Hammerin' Hank
Published 12/8/2007 by Jon "J.P." Press at FanHouse
... But is Henrik Zetterberg the best all-around player in hockey? A dozen games into this season, MLive.com's (and favorite Abel to Yzerman whipping boy) Ansar Khan was ...

A tale of two cities
Published 12/9/2007 by d-lee at red and black hockey
... played sparingly on the fourth line, they'll be asked to contribute a lot tonight. Chad LaRose is all geeked up, so there won't be any problem getting effort from him, but it's going to be hard for the other guys. The second period will be the deal. That's when fatigue will most likely be the biggest factor working against the Canes. Maybe, just maybe, they'll get lucky and catch the Wings napping. I wouldn't bank on it though. Around the Wings blogosphere: Abel to Yzerman Behind the Jersey On the Wings ...

GameDay: vs. Carolina (16-11-3, 35 Pts) 5:00 ET
Published 12/9/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Aaron Downey and Matt Ellis will remain in the lineup. Helene St. James reports that Draper did not skate yesterday after suffering a set-back in the recovery process. Kirk  Maltby is going to see the back specialist again for further testing tomorrow. Dominik Hasek will get his third-straight start. Over the past two games, he’s posted a 1.00 GAA and a .971 save-percentage. For more of the Wings perspective, see  Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Sunday Mail - Update
Published 12/9/2007 by Bubba at Canes Country
Here is a gift from our friends at “Abel to Yzerman, a link to an NHL Live broadcast. Click Here to watch the game! Thanks for the link guys!

12/12 Notes
Published 12/12/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... on the current debate about goaltender pad size, if you haven’t already. Also, IwoCPO’s post on unscrupulous post editing/deletion on the part of the Detroit hockey media is well worth a read. ...

Detroit Red Wings Links and Notes: 12/12
Published 12/13/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... on the current debate about goaltender pad size, if you haven t already. Also, IwoCPO s post on unscrupulous post editing/deletion on the part of the Detroit hockey media is well worth a read. The NHL held a brief phone conference with Mike Babcock this afternoon. ...

GameDay: vs. Edmonton (14-16-2, 30 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 12/13/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... due to cross that double-digit threshold. Kris Draper (knee), Kirk Maltby (back), and Tomas Holmstrom (knee) are all out tonight. Matt Ellis, Aaron Downey, and recently-called up Mark Hartigan are filling in. According to Mike Babcock’s phone conference yesterday, Dominik Hasek is slated to start tonight, while Chris Osgood will start Saturday versus Florida. For more of the Detroit perspective, see  Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Edmonton (14-16-2, 30 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 12/13/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... with nine. I'd say he's due to cross that double-digit threshold. Kris Draper (knee), Kirk Maltby (back), and Tomas Holmstrom (knee) are all out tonight. Matt Ellis, Aaron Downey, and recently-called up Mark Hartigan are filling in. According to Mike Babcock's phone conference yesterday , Dominik Hasek is slated to start tonight, while Chris Osgood will start Saturday versus Florida. For more of the Detroit perspective, see Snapshots , Gorilla Crouch , Abel to Yzerman , HockeyTownTodd , Gloveside , Behind the Jersey , No ...

Red Wings-Oilers: Detroit GameDay Preview
Published 12/13/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... has nine. I'd say Cleary's due to cross that double-digit threshold. Kris Draper (knee), Kirk Maltby (back), and Tomas Holmstrom (knee) are all out tonight. Matt Ellis, Aaron Downey, and recently called-up Mark Hartigan are filling in. According to Mike Babcock's phone conference yesterday , Dominik Hasek is slated to start tonight, while Chris Osgood will start Saturday versus Florida. For more of the Detroit perspective, see Snapshots , Gorilla Crouch , Abel to Yzerman , HockeyTownTodd , Gloveside , Behind the Jersey , ...

SANTAAAAAA!!!!
Published 12/13/2007 by Andy Grabia at The Battle of Alberta
Oh yeah, there's also a game on tonight. I'll be here, and lwoCPO will be live-blogging on Abel to Yzerman. Prediction: Oilers get the Katz bump, win on four goals from howitzers taken by Souray that go in off of Penner's jowls. 4-2, Oil. GOILERS!!!

GameDay: vs. Florida (14-15-2, 30 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 12/15/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... going and tonight’s as good a time as any for the former Panther to make his return to the scoreboard. Tomas Holmstrom (knee), Kris Draper (knee), and Kirk Maltby (back) are all out tonight. Mark Hartigan, Aaron Downey, and Matt Ellis will fill in for them. Mike Babcock told the media on Wednesday that Chris Osgood would start today and confirmed it once again yesterday. For more of the Wings perspective, see  Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Edmonton
Published 12/15/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... and tonight’s as good a time as any for the former Panther to make his return to the scoreboard. Tomas Holmstrom (knee), Kris Draper (knee), and Kirk Maltby (back) are all out tonight. Mark Hartigan, Aaron Downey, and Matt Ellis will fill in for them. Mike Babcock told the media on Wednesday that Chris Osgood would start today and confirmed it once again yesterday. For more of the Wings perspective, see  Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Red Wings-Panthers: Detroit GameDay
Published 12/15/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... tonight’s as good a time as any for the former Panther to make his return to the scoreboard. Tomas Holmstrom (knee), Kris Draper (knee), and Kirk Maltby (back) are all out tonight. Mark Hartigan, Aaron Downey, and Matt Ellis will fill in for them. Mike Babcock told the media on Wednesday that Chris Osgood would start today and confirmed it once again yesterday. For more of the Wings perspective, see  Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Red Wings-Panthers: Detroit GameDay
Published 12/15/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... tonight’s as good a time as any for the former Panther to make his return to the scoreboard. Tomas Holmstrom (knee), Kris Draper (knee), and Kirk Maltby (back) are all out tonight. Mark Hartigan, Aaron Downey, and Matt Ellis will fill in for them. Mike Babcock told the media on Wednesday that Chris Osgood would start today and confirmed it once again yesterday. For more of the Wings perspective, see  Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

GameDay: vs. Washington (13-18-2, 28 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 12/17/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Tomas Holmstrom (knee) is slated to make his return to the lineup after  missing two games. It Homer is actually making a return, Mark Hartigan will be sent back to Grand Rapids. Kris Draper (knee) and Kirk Maltby (back) remain out. Aaron Downey and Matt Ellis will continue to fill in. Dominik Hasek should be the starter tonight, as Chris Osgood got the nod on Saturday. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Washington
Published 12/17/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Tomas Holmstrom (knee) is slated to make his return to the lineup after  missing two games. It Homer is actually making a return, Mark Hartigan will be sent back to Grand Rapids. Kris Draper (knee) and Kirk Maltby (back) remain out. Aaron Downey and Matt Ellis will continue to fill in. Dominik Hasek should be the starter tonight, as Chris Osgood got the nod on Saturday. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Red Wings-Capitals: Detroit GameDay
Published 12/17/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Holmstrom (knee) is slated to make his return to the lineup after  missing two games. If Homer is actually making a return, Mark Hartigan will be sent back to Grand Rapids. Kris Draper (knee) and Kirk Maltby (back) remain out. Aaron Downey and Matt Ellis will continue to fill in. Dominik Hasek should be the starter tonight, as Chris Osgood got the nod on Saturday. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Gorilla Crouch, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

GameDay: vs. Los Angeles (12-20-2, 26 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 12/19/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... defensemen have 20 or more assists but have yet to score five goals: Nick Lidstrom (3G, 26A) and Brian Rafalski (4G, 23A). Kris Draper will return to the lineup tonight after missing nine games with a knee sprain. My guess is Aaron Downey will be a healthy scratch to make room for him. Kirk Maltby (back) is still out. Dominik Hasek will start tonight. Chris Osgood will be the starter tomorrow night. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Los Angeles
Published 12/19/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... defensemen have 20 or more assists but have yet to score five goals: Nick Lidstrom (3G, 26A) and Brian Rafalski (4G, 23A). Kris Draper will return to the lineup tonight after missing nine games with a knee sprain. My guess is Aaron Downey will be a healthy scratch to make room for him. Kirk Maltby (back) is still out. Dominik Hasek will start tonight. Chris Osgood will be the starter tomorrow night. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

Red Wings-Kings: Detroit GameDay
Published 12/19/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... defensemen have 20 or more assists but have yet to score five goals: Nick Lidstrom (3G, 26A) and Brian Rafalski (4G, 23A). Kris Draper will return to the lineup tonight after missing nine games with a knee sprain. My guess is Aaron Downey will be a healthy scratch to make room for him. Kirk Maltby (back) is still out. Dominik Hasek will start tonight. Chris Osgood will be the starter tomorrow night. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Gloveside, Behind the Jersey, No Pun ...

GameDay: @ St. Louis (16-12-2, 34 Pts) 8:30 ET
Published 12/20/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... thought he looked good out there. The only remaining injured Red Wing is Kirk Maltby, who may be back for the New Year’s Eve Blues game. Dominik Hasek looked a little weak on the Kings’ second goal in particular last night, but ended up with 18 saves. He’ll be “backing up” Chris Osgood tonight, though he won’t see the ice in anything less than an emergency. For more of the Wings’ perspective, be sure to stop by Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ St. Louis
Published 12/20/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... thought he looked good out there. The only remaining injured Red Wing is Kirk Maltby, who may be back for the New Year’s Eve Blues game. Dominik Hasek looked a little weak on the Kings’ second goal in particular last night, but ended up with 18 saves. He’ll be “backing up” Chris Osgood tonight, though he won’t see the ice in anything less than an emergency. For more of the Wings’ perspective, be sure to stop by Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Red Wings-Blues: Detroit GameDay
Published 12/20/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... from a knee sprain, but I thought he looked good out there. The only remaining injured Red Wing is Kirk Maltby, who may be back for the New Year’s Eve Blues game. Dominik Hasek looked a little weak on the Kings’ second goal, but ended up with 18 saves. He’ll be “backing up” Chris Osgood tonight, though he won’t see the ice in anything less than an emergency. For more of the Wings’ perspective, be sure to stop by Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

GameDay: @ Minnesota (20-12-2, 42 Pts) 8:00 ET
Published 12/22/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... an unnamed player came out of St. Louis banged up. If that player is unable to go, Mark Hartigan should get the call-up. In any case, Aaron Downey will return to the lineup after sitting out the last two. Chris Chelios also will return to the lineup after having Thursday night off. Derek Meech will sit as a result. If the Wings stick to their rotation policy, Dominik Hasek should be the starter tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see  Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Minnesota
Published 12/22/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... unnamed player came out of St. Louis banged up. If that player is unable to go, Mark Hartigan should get the call-up. In any case, Aaron Downey will return to the lineup after sitting out the last two. Chris Chelios also will return to the lineup after having Thursday night off. Derek Meech will sit as a result. If the Wings stick to their rotation policy, Dominik Hasek should be the starter tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see  Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

GameDay: @ St. Louis (18-12-3, 39 Pts) 8:30 ET
Published 12/26/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Osgood would be the starter tonight. However, because it is the first game of a back-to-back, expect to see Dominik Hasek in net. If you’re wondering why, remember that the team prefers Dom undergo a full pre-game regimen in order to ensure he stay healthy and that’s just not possible the second day of a back-to-back, when the morning skate is optional. Osgood should be the starter tomorrow in Colorado. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ St. Louis
Published 12/26/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Osgood would be the starter tonight. However, because it is the first game of a back-to-back, expect to see Dominik Hasek in net. If you’re wondering why, remember that the team prefers Dom undergo a full pre-game regimen in order to ensure he stay healthy and that’s just not possible the second day of a back-to-back, when the morning skate is optional. Osgood should be the starter tomorrow in Colorado. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Red Wings-Blues: Detroit GameDay
Published 12/26/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... tonight. However, because it's the first game of a back-to-back, expect to see Dominik Hasek in net. If you’re wondering why, remember that the team prefers Dom to undergo a full pregame regimen in order to ensure he stays healthy—and that’s just not possible the second day of a back-to-back, when the morning skate is optional. Osgood should be the starter tomorrow in Colorado. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

GameDay: @ Colorado (21-13-2, 44 Pts) 9:00 ET
Published 12/27/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... be without Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) and Henrik Zetterberg (back spasms) for the third game in a row.  Kirk Maltby (back) has been out since injuring his back in the team’s November 27th game versus the Flames. As per the Wings rotation policy, Dominik Hasek will be the starter tonight, even though it goes against their usual practice of keeping him out of the second game of a back-to-back. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, “Ricci to Garcia,” HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Colorado
Published 12/27/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) and Henrik Zetterberg (back spasms) for the third game in a row.  Kirk Maltby (back) has been out since injuring his back in the team’s November 27th game versus the Flames. As per the Wings rotation policy, Dominik Hasek will be the starter tonight, even though it goes against their usual practice of keeping him out of the second game of a back-to-back. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, “Ricci to Garcia,” HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Red Wings-Avalanche: Detroit GameDay
Published 12/27/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) and Henrik Zetterberg (back spasms) for the third game in a row.  Kirk Maltby (back) has been out since injuring his back in the team’s November 27th game versus the Flames. As per the Wings' rotation policy, Dominik Hasek will be the starter tonight, even though it goes against their usual practice of keeping him out of the second game of a back-to-back. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, “Ricci to Garcia,” HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Above the Fold - Want Red Wings coverage? You won't find it in the MSM
Published 12/27/2007 by Big Al at The Wayne Fontes Experience
... There's big doings at Abel to Yzerman Ricci to Garcia. R2G? What happened to A2Y? I know that doesn't make sense till you see the new banner... ...

GameDay: vs. Dallas (23-13-4, 50 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 1/2/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Pavel Datsyuk (15), Valtteri Filppula (13), Dan Cleary (12), and Jiri Hudler (10). Henrik Zetterberg (back) is slated to return tonight after sitting out since suffering back spasms as a result of the December 20th game against the Blues. Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) and Kirk Maltby (back) are both still out. Mark Hartigan has been sent back to Grand Rapids. Chris Osgood will start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Dallas Stars
Published 1/2/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... (15), Valtteri Filppula (13), Dan Cleary (12), and Jiri Hudler (10). Henrik Zetterberg (back) is slated to return tonight after sitting out since suffering back spasms as a result of the December 20th game against the Blues. Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) and Kirk Maltby (back) are both still out. Mark Hartigan has been sent back to Grand Rapids. Chris Osgood will start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Red Wings-Stars: Detroit GameDay
Published 1/2/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Valtteri Filppula (13), Dan Cleary (12), and Jiri Hudler (10). Henrik Zetterberg (back) is slated to return tonight after sitting out in the wake of back spasms suffered during the December 20th game against the Blues. Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) and Kirk Maltby (back) are both still out. Mark Hartigan has been sent back to Grand Rapids. Chris Osgood will start in goal tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Now I believe it.
Published 1/3/2008 by acidqueen at Sweet Tea, Barbecue, and Bodychecks
... Beth on Y’all are idiots. acidqueen on Now I believe it. Kate on Now I believe it. Laureth on And speaking of holiday spirit…. Tags game day Links of Enlightenment Internet Movie Database Larry Niven References Planewalker.com The Jargon File The Lurker’s Guide to Babylon 5 World of Warcraft Ye Olde Blogrolle Щелчок 8feet A View From The Cheap Seats Abel to Yzerman v2.0 Army of the Ohio Behind the Jersey Behind The Net ...

Above the Fold - Where's the love?
Published 1/3/2008 by Big Al at The Wayne Fontes Experience
... lack of Red Wings covererage. It's an illuminating read... All this begs a question. Are there 2 teams in all of sports, both elite, both title contenders, that have been so throughly ignored by their local media entities? Thank God for the Detroit blogosphere... Here's to sites that cover the Pistons and Wings relentlessly. More so than the MSM. Detroit Bad Boys, Need 4 Sheed, Pistons Nation, Pistons Palace, A2Y, Behind the Jersey, Lets' Go Wings, Gorilla Crouch, Hockeytown Todd, ...

1/4 Notes
Published 1/4/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... confirm once again that Dominik Hasek will start versus the Stars while Chris Osgood will face the Blackhawks. … No word on Tomas Kopecky, who was reported by FSN Detroit to have suffered a hand injury in the third period Wednesday night. Either he’s fine or the media hasn’t picked up on it. … Also, be sure to stop by HockeyTownTodd and wish Baroque happy birthday. And read her piece on Aaron Downey. There’s also Abel to Yzerman, calling out the Detroit sports media “since 1977.” ...

1/4 Red Wings Notes
Published 1/4/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... confirm once again that Dominik Hasek will start versus the Stars while Chris Osgood will face the Blackhawks. … No word on Tomas Kopecky, who was reported by FSN Detroit to have suffered a hand injury in the third period Wednesday night. Either he’s fine or the media hasn’t picked up on it. … Also, be sure to stop by HockeyTownTodd and wish Baroque happy birthday. And read her piece on Aaron Downey. There’s also Abel to Yzerman, calling out the Detroit sports media “since ...

GameDay: @ Dallas (23-15-4, 50 Pts) 2:00 ET
Published 1/5/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... neither of the currently injured players will be returning today. Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) hopes to make it back  tomorrow, but it seems Mike Babcock has Homer’s return pegged for Tuesday. The same goes for Kirk Maltby (back strain), who isn’t as adamant about wanting to return this weekend. Dominik Hasek will start this afternoon. Chris Osgood will get the nod tomorrow. For more of the Wings’ side of things, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Dallas Stars
Published 1/5/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... It looks like neither of the currently injured players will be returning today. Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) hopes to make it back  tomorrow, but it seems Mike Babcock has Homer's return pegged for Tuesday. The same goes for Kirk Maltby (back strain), who isn't as adamant about wanting to return this weekend. Dominik Hasek will start this afternoon. Chris Osgood will get the nod tomorrow. For more of the Wings' side of things, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Red Wings-Stars: Detroit GameDay
Published 1/5/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... looks like neither of Detroit's injured players will be returning today. Tomas Holmstrom (knee bruise) hopes to make it back  tomorrow, but it seems Mike Babcock has Homer's return pegged for Tuesday. The same goes for Kirk Maltby (back strain), who isn't as adamant about wanting to return this weekend. Dominik Hasek will start this afternoon. Chris Osgood will get the nod tomorrow. For more of the Wings' side of things, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

GameDay: @ Chicago (19-18-3, 41 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 1/6/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Maltby (back strain) won’t be back until Tuesday. Homer is apparently ready to go, but the team is taking extra precautions, which has the Swede “snarly,” just like Mike Babock likes him. Because Derek Meech is in Grand Rapids for two weeks, Chris Chelios will play the second game of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Chris Osgood will get the start for the Wings. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Chicago
Published 1/6/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Maltby (back strain) won’t be back until Tuesday. Homer is apparently ready to go, but the team is taking extra precautions, which has the Swede “snarly,” just like Mike Babock likes him. Because Derek Meech is in Grand Rapids for two weeks, Chris Chelios will play the second game of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Chris Osgood will get the start for the Wings. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Red Wings-Blackhawks: Detroit GameDay
Published 1/6/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... be back until Tuesday. Homer is apparently ready to go, but the team is taking extra precautions, which has the Swede “snarly”—just like Mike Babock likes him. Because Derek Meech is in Grand Rapids for two weeks, Chris Chelios will play the second game of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Chris Osgood will get the start in net for the Wings. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

GameDay: vs. Colorado (22-16-3, 47 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 1/8/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... is healthy. The Wings’ top three point-producers, Nick Lidstrom, Pavel Datsyuk, and Henrik Zetterberg, were named Western Conference All Star starters today. Zetterberg leads the team with 26 goals and 54 points. Datsyuk and Lidstrom both have 36 assists, but have put up 52 and 40 total points, respectively. As per the Wings’ goalie rotation policy, Dominik Hasek will start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Colorado
Published 1/8/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... is healthy. The Wings’ top three point-producers, Nick Lidstrom, Pavel Datsyuk, and Henrik Zetterberg, were named Western Conference All Star starters today. Zetterberg leads the team with 26 goals and 54 points. Datsyuk and Lidstrom both have 36 assists, but have put up 52 and 40 total points, respectively. As per the Wings’ goalie rotation policy, Dominik Hasek will start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Red Wings Face Off At Home Against Avalanche
Published 1/8/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... healthy. The Wings’ top three point-producers, Nicklas Lidstrom, Pavel Datsyuk, and Henrik Zetterberg, were named Western Conference All-Star starters today. Zetterberg leads the team with 26 goals and 54 points. Datsyuk and Lidstrom both have 36 assists, but have put up 52 and 40 total points, respectively. As per the Wings’ goalie rotation policy, Dominik Hasek will start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Avalanche Lay a Goose Egg Against Wings
Published 1/9/2008 by Shane Giroux at Colorado Avalanche Talk (aka Avs Talk)
... And though the Avalanche-Wings rivalry is non-existent - no matter how hard some people try to keep it going - this was an extremely entertaining hockey game. It was fast-paced and hard hitting all night long and the only thing it lacked was a lot of scoring opportunities. Well, that and a few Avalanche goals I suppose. ...

GameDay: vs. Minnesota (23-17-2, 48 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 1/10/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... The team is fully healthy at the moment, though it is possible that Babcock could make an adjustment or two at the 11th or 12th forward level by inserting Matt Ellis and/or Aaron Downey at the expense of Dallas Drake and/or Tomas Kopecky. Chris Osgood will be the starter tonight. He was named a reserve for the Western Conference All Stars today. Former Red Wing Manny Legace was also named to the team. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see  Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

GameDay: @ Ottawa (28-10-4, 60 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 1/12/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Khan suggests Babcock may split up Nick Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski, as is his practice on the road. In that case, Lidstrom would play with Niklas Kronwall, and Rafalski would play with Andreas Lilja. Chris Chelios and Brett Lebda should constitute the third pairing in any case. Dominik Hasek will face his one-time team tonight for the first time since he left Ottawa. He should have something to prove. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Ottawa
Published 1/12/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Khan suggests Babcock may split up Nick Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski, as is his practice on the road. In that case, Lidstrom would play with Niklas Kronwall, and Rafalski would play with Andreas Lilja. Chris Chelios and Brett Lebda should constitute the third pairing in any case. Dominik Hasek will face his one-time team tonight for the first time since he left Ottawa. He should have something to prove. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Red Wings-Senators: Detroit GameDay
Published 1/12/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Khan suggests Babcock may split up Nick Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski, as is his practice on the road. In that case, Lidstrom would play with Niklas Kronwall, and Rafalski would play with Andreas Lilja. Chris Chelios and Brett Lebda should constitute the third pairing in any case. Dominik Hasek will face his one-time team tonight for the first time since he left Ottawa. He should have something to prove. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

GameDay: vs. Atlanta (22-22-2, 46 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 1/15/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... and Ryan Getzlaf. The defensive pairings should look like this: Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Lilja Lebda-Chelios Hopefully Babcock will stick with that look and not resort to this. As per the goalie rotation, Chris Osgood will get the nod tonight for the Wings. As pointed out by Ansar Khan, Osgood is 7-1-0-0 in his career versus the Thrashers. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Atlanta
Published 1/15/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... and Ryan Getzlaf. The defensive pairings should look like this: Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Lilja Lebda-Chelios Hopefully Babcock will stick with that look and not resort to this. As per the goalie rotation, Chris Osgood will get the nod tonight for the Wings. As pointed out by Ansar Khan, Osgood is 7-1-0-0 in his career versus the Thrashers. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

GameDay: vs. Vancouver (25-17-4, 54 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 1/17/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Hopefully Babcock will stick with those. I noticed that he had Lidstrom paired with Kronwall and Rafalski paired with Lilja against Atlanta, for the first and second periods at least. I stopped keeping track after that. Needless to say, it didn’t go all that well. Dominik Hasek will get the start tonight. He faced Atlanta on Tuesday after Chris Osgood was pulled and made seven saves. For more of the Wings’ perspective, stop by Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Vancouver
Published 1/17/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Hopefully Babcock will stick with those. I noticed that  he had Lidstrom paired with Kronwall and Rafalski paired with Lilja against Atlanta, for the first and second periods. I stopped keeping track after that. Needless to say, it didn’t go all that well. Dominik Hasek will get the start tonight. He faced Atlanta on Tuesday after Chris Osgood was pulled and made seven saves. For more of the Wings’ perspective, stop by Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

GameDay: @ San Jose (25-14-7, 57 Pts) 10:30 ET
Published 1/19/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Lebda-Chelios As Todd suggested in the post linked to above, these pairings, incongruous as they may be, are probably an attempt by Babcock to acclimate the blueline to different combinations in preparation for the playoffs. He has been doing much the same thing with the forwards all season. As per the goaltender rotation policy, Chris Osgood should get the start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ San Jose
Published 1/19/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Lilja-Rafalski Lebda-Chelios As Todd suggested in the post linked to above, these pairings, incongruous as they may be, are probably an attempt by Babcock to acclimate the blueline to different combinations in preparation for the playoffs. He has been doing much the same thing with the forwards all season. As per the goaltender rotation policy, Chris Osgood should get the start tonight. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

This Hockey Fan Has a Dream, Too
Published 1/21/2008 by The Forechecker at On the Forecheck
... from every hill and molehill of Western Canada. From every mountainside, let hockey ring. And when this happens, when we allow hockey to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of us, American and Canadian, Hab and Leaf, Avalanche and Red Wing, Devil and Ranger, will be able to join hands and ...

GameDay: @ Anaheim (27-18-6, 60 Pts) 10:00 ET
Published 1/23/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Lilja Lebda-Chelios There’s a chance Babcock will sit Chris Chelios in favor of Derek Meech tonight because it’s the second game of a back-to-back, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he choses to keep the veteran in the lineup. It is Anaheim, after all. Dominik Hasek will get the start. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see  Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Anaheim
Published 1/23/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Lilja Lebda-Chelios There's a chance Babcock will sit Chris Chelios in favor of Derek Meech tonight because it's the second game of a back-to-back, but I wouldn't be surprised if he choses to keep the veteran in the lineup. It is Anaheim, after all. Dominik Hasek will get the start. For more of the Wings' perspective, see  Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings Nation, yzerman ...

GameDay: vs. Phoenix (27-21-2, 56 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 1/30/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Lilja Lebda-Chelios As usual, expect some mixing there as the game goes on. Chris Osgood is scheduled to start. That’s a good move by Babcock, who is no doubt looking to restore his goaltender’s confidence after the shellacking he suffered in the All Star Game on Sunday. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings Nation, yzerman ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Phoenix
Published 1/30/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Drake-Kopecky-Hudler Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Lilja Lebda-Chelios As usual, expect some mixing there as the game goes on. Chris Osgood is scheduled to start. That's a good move by Babcock, who is no doubt looking to restore his goaltender's confidence after the shellacking he suffered in the All Star Game on Sunday. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Detroit Red Wings vs. Phoenix Coyotes: A Preview Before the Puck Drops
Published 1/30/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Drake-Kopecky-Hudler Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Lilja Lebda-Chelios As usual, expect some mixing as the game goes on. Chris Osgood is scheduled to start.  That's a good move by Babcock, who is no doubt looking to restore his goaltender's confidence after the shellacking he suffered in the All Star Game on Sunday. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Red Wings-Coyotes: Detroit GameDay
Published 1/30/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Drake-Kopecky-Hudler Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Lilja Lebda-Chelios As usual, expect some mixing as the game goes on. Chris Osgood is scheduled to start.  That's a good move by Babcock, who is no doubt looking to restore his goaltender's confidence after the shellacking he suffered in the All Star Game on Sunday. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

GameDay: vs. Colorado (27-20-4, 58 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 2/1/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Lidstrom-Lilja Lebda/Chelios-Rafalski Chelios-Meech With Kronwall out,  Chelios will take on more responsibility and play more minutes. I can’t see Babcock putting Meech with Lebda very often, though, so there will probably be some rotation that second pairing. If Meech is out there, expect to see Chelios with him. Dominik Hasek is scheduled to start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see  Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Colorado
Published 2/1/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Lidstrom-Lilja Lebda/Chelios-Rafalski Chelios-Meech With Kronwall out,  Chelios will take on more responsibility and play more minutes. I can't see Babcock putting Meech with Lebda very often, though, so there will probably be some rotation that second pairing. If Meech is out there, expect to see Chelios with him. Dominik Hasek is scheduled to start tonight. For more of the Wings' perspective, see  Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

GameDay: @ Boston (27-19-5, 59 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 2/2/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... They caught a break late in the second period when a Milan Hejduk goal was waived off when the official ruled Scott Hannan had interfered with Dominik Hasek. The ref failed to notice that Hannan had been pushed into the Red Wing goaltender by Brett Lebda in a battle for position. Once the goal was waived off, however, it was not reviewable. ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Boston
Published 2/2/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... They caught a break late in the second period, when a Milan Hejduk goal was waived off when the official ruled Scott Hannan had interfered with Dominik Hasek. The ref failed to notice that Hannan had been pushed into the Red Wing goaltender by Brett Lebda in a battle for position. Once the goal was waived off, however, it was not reviewable. ...

GameDay: @ Minnesota (30-19-3, 63 Pts) 8:00 ET
Published 2/5/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Hudler-Filppula-Cleary Kopecky-Franzen-Samuelsson Drake-Draper-Maltby Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios Expect to see the second and third pairings mix somewhat as Chris Chelios continues to undertake greater responsibility in the absence of Kronwall. Dominik Hasek should get the start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Minnesota
Published 2/5/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Hudler-Filppula-Cleary Kopecky-Franzen-Samuelsson Drake-Draper-Maltby Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios Expect to see the second and third pairings mix somewhat as Chris Chelios continues to undertake greater responsibility in the absence of Kronwall. Dominik Hasek should get the start tonight. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

GameDay: vs. Los Angeles (22-30-3, 47 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 2/7/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Projected lines (via Red Wings Corner): Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Cleary Kopecky-Franzen-Samuelsson Drake-Draper-Maltby As usual, expect some mixing as the game goes on. Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios I expect Chris Osgood to get the start tonight. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Los Angeles
Published 2/7/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Projected lines (via Red Wings Corner): Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Cleary Kopecky-Franzen-Samuelsson Drake-Draper-Maltby As usual, expect some mixing as the game goes on. Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios I expect Chris Osgood to get the start tonight. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Detroit GameDay: Red Wings Take On Los Angeles Kings
Published 2/7/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... should be no changes to the lineup tonight. Projected lines (via Red Wings Corner): Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Cleary Kopecky-Franzen-Samuelsson Drake-Draper-Maltby As usual, expect some mixing as the game goes on. Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios I expect Chris Osgood to get the start tonight. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

GameDay: @ Toronto (22-25-9, 53 Pts) 3:00 ET
Published 2/9/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Babcock will go with Aaron Downey today, which would mean Drake would sit another game. Projected lines: Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Samuelsson-Filppula-Cleary Franzen-Draper-Maltby Kopecky-Hudler-Downey Projected pairings Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios Dominik Hasek will be in net for the Wings. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Toronto
Published 2/9/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... go with Aaron Downey today, which would mean Drake would sit another game.  Projected lines: Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Samuelsson-Filppula-Cleary Franzen-Draper-Maltby Kopecky-Hudler-Downey Projected pairings Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios Dominik Hasek will be in net for the Wings.  For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Red Wings-Maple Leafs: Detroit GameDay
Published 2/9/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Samuelsson-Filppula-Cleary Franzen-Draper-Maltby Kopecky-Hudler-Downey   Projected Pairings Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios   Dominik Hasek will be in net for the Wings.    For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, ...

Ducks Gameday—Finally, a WCF rematch
Published 2/10/2008 by Earl Sleek at The Battle of California
... All year, the Chief at A2Y has been maintaining, probably with more faith than I've shown, that the west will come down to the Wings and "the Fowl" this spring. For a while, that seemed a bit foolish to say, as the Ducks floundered aimlessly for stretches, but as the plan has come together, it's not so far-fetched as it once was. Certainly it's still a longshot—there are lots of teams in the west to be wary of—but if both teams play to their potential, it would be one hell of a series. ...

GameDay: vs. Anaheim (30-22-7, 67 Pts) 3:30 ET
Published 2/10/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... I thought that second line played very well following Cleary’s injury. It looks like a good mix. I put Franzen in the middle rather than Filppula because the Wings like him at center against teams with big forwards like Anaheim has. Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios Chris Osgood should get the start today. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Detroit Red wings GameDay: vs. Anaheim
Published 2/10/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... I thought that second line played very well following Cleary's injury. It looks like a good mix. I put Franzen in the middle rather than Filppula because the Wings like him at center against teams with big forwards like Anaheim has. Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios Chris Osgood should get the start today. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings Nation, yzerman ...

Red Wings-Ducks: Detroit GameDay
Published 2/10/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... I thought that second line played very well following Cleary's injury. It looks like a good mix. I put Franzen in the middle rather than Filppula because the Wings like him at center against teams with big forwards like Anaheim has.   Projected Pairings - Lidstrom-Rafalski - Lebda-Lilja - Meech-Chelios Chris Osgood should get the start today. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

GameDay: @ Nashville (29-22-6, 64 Pts) 8:00 ET
Published 2/12/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios I noticed Meech got some time with Lilja Sunday afternoon. I wouldn’t be surprised if that continues, as Babcock seems to be gaining confidence in the young defenseman. With Dominik Hasek day-to-day with an inflammed hip flexor, Chris Osgood will be the starter. Jimmy Howard will back him up. For more of the Wings’ perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings Nation, ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Nashville
Published 2/12/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Kopecky-Ellis-Hudler Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios I noticed Meech got some time with Lilja Sunday afternoon. I wouldn't be surprised if that continues, as Babcock seems to be gaining confidence in the young defenseman. With Dominik Hasek day-to-day with an inflammed hip flexor, Chris Osgood will be the starter. Jimmy Howard will back him up. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...

Red Wings-Predators: Detroit GameDay at Nashville
Published 2/12/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Kopecky-Ellis-Hudler Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios I noticed Meech got some time with Lilja Sunday afternoon. I wouldn't be surprised if that continues, as Babcock seems to be gaining confidence in the young defenseman. With Dominik Hasek day-to-day with an inflamed hip flexor, Chris Osgood will be the starter. Jimmy Howard will back him up. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

Red Wings-Predators: Detroit GameDay
Published 2/12/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Kopecky-Ellis-Hudler Projected pairings: Lidstrom-Rafalski Lebda-Lilja Meech-Chelios I noticed Meech got some time with Lilja Sunday afternoon. I wouldn't be surprised if that continues, as Babcock seems to be gaining confidence in the young defenseman. With Dominik Hasek day-to-day with an inflamed hip flexor, Chris Osgood will be the starter. Jimmy Howard will back him up. For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red ...

GameDay: vs. Columbus (26-24-9, 61 Pts) 7:30 ET
Published 2/15/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Update (11:37 AM): IwoCPO has some more on a possible Fedorov-to-Detroit move at the deadline as USA Today’s Kevin Allen weighs in here. - Matt ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Columbus
Published 2/15/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Nikolai Zherdev leads the team with 48 points, 26 of which are assists. Rick Nash is the top goal-scorer with 29. Just Zherdev (22) and Jason Chimera (11) have reached double-digit numbers in goals scored. Former (and perhaps future?) Red Wing Sergei Fedorov has 19 assists and 27 points. ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Dallas
Published 2/17/2008 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... You can expect some mixing there, as Quincey and Meech will probably see time with more experienced defensemen throughout the night. Jimmy Howard will start today. By the way, today is the first time this season I've been disappointed in Chris Osgood. His comment to George Sipple about his record against Dallas was very uncharacteristic and something I hope does not become a habit of his.  For more of the Wings' perspective, see Snapshots, Abel to Yzerman, HockeyTownTodd, Behind the Jersey, No Pun Intended, Red Wings ...