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Mitch Albom calls out Detroit Red Wings fans
Published 5/9/2008 at Puck Daddy
Every fan base has its sore spots, whether they focus on lack of success or potential relocation or holding Stanley Cup celebrations in a parking lot. For the last several years, the most contentious topic you could raise with a Detroit Red Wings fan is the attendance problem at the Joe. It's an issue that's inspired both MSM investigation by publications like Sports Illustrated as well as soul-searching analysis by Red Wings fans in the blogosphere. The issue is back on the front burner this morning thanks to Mitch Albom, author of overwrought best-sellers and a veteran columnist for the Detroit ...

Top Shelf: Ho-Hum, Red Wings Roll
Published 5/9/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
Lee Diekemper, who now rocks a Barry Melrose mullet and flashier gear than Don Cherry, recaps the night in the NHL. Detroit 4, Dallas 1: Marty Turco’s Detroit nightmare continues. The Stars goalie hasn’t won a game in Joe Louis Arena since his college days at Michigan. The Stars never could recover from the Wings 4-0 lead, but it’s not like the rowdy crowd was a factor. Really, empty seats at a Wings playoff game in the city formerly known as Hockeytown? Too many turnovers and penalties killed the Stars. Detroit leads series 1-0.

Koz: KNOW YOUR DETROIT RED WINGS
Published 5/23/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (mondesishouse) at Mondesishouse.com
by Koz koz81@comcast.net The Pens face an unfamiliar foe in the Stanley Cup Finals, so let's bring you up to speed. You know what's at stake – the chance to have your name engraved on the same silver chalice as Jim Paek. Leading Scorer(s) – The top two scorers for the Wings in both the playoffs and regular season ...