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Question time: Should the Red Wings consider retiring #24?
The Detroit Red Wings aren't exactly the Montreal Canadiens when it comes to retiring numbers.  There's no doubt that Nicklas Lidstrom's #5 will head to the rafters when he hangs up his skates, but as the members of the Red...
Joe Friggin’ Louis Arena gets Hawks Again
Joe Friggin’ Louis Arena gets Hawks Again
notqualifiedtocomment.com — In case you missed it, the Blackhawks and Red Wings kicked off the North American portion of... their regular season schedules last night in Detroit, with the Wings holding on for a 3-2 win. This was supposed to be–or at least had the chance to be–the statement game for the Hawks.  ... (more) Joe Friggin’ Louis Arena gets Hawks Again
Chelios in the AHL: Long road back or the end of the journey?
sports.yahoo.com — "Right now, my thought is getting ready to play here. I haven't played for a while. Last... year I only played 30 games at best. I've got a big challenge to prove to myself and a lot of people that I can still play." - Defenseman Chris ... (more) Chelios in the AHL: Long road back or the end of the ...
Howe could you?
Howe could you?
ourhistory.canadiens.com — Ever wonder what would have happened had Gordie Howe played for the Canadiens alongside the likes of... Maurice Richard and Jean Beliveau? Believe it or not, it almost became a reality in the fall of 1946. > During a scouting trip that year that ... (more) Howe could you?
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Chelios in the AHL: Long road back or the end of the journey?
Puck Daddy — ... read the clock; in a sporting world where legends never know how to say goodbye, Chelios's inability to do so has only added to his legacy -- rather than tarnished it. Speaking of legacy: Brad May's(notes) request to wear Cheli's old number with the Detroit Red Wings sparked an interesting debate about immortality in the Motor City. Should Chelios have his number retired in Detroit, Chicago or both? What about Montreal? George James Malik states the case for the Red Wings: The Wings put ...

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