Posts Tagged ‘lidstrom’

Mark Spizzirri: SOURCE: Nicklas Lidstrom will return to Red Wings for one-year contract

1, Jun 2010

This article, courtesy of Red Wing beat writer Ansar Khan, fuels speculation that “Captain Nick” will return as expected to Detroit for at least one more season.

With the pending return of Lidstrom, along with the expected re-signings of UFA’s Tomas Holmstrom and Todd Bertuzzi and RFA’s Darren Helm, Justin Abdelkader, Drew Miller and Patrick Eaves, the next big splash for the Red Wings could be…

Mark Spizzirri: The Red Wings receive their postseason report cards

11, May 2010

Let’s evaluate the 2010 Detroit Red Wings postseason player-by-player:

GOALTENDING

Jimmy Howard: B-

For the most part, a solid rookie postseason debut for Howard following a great rookie season, which played a pivotal role in providing Detroit with a playoff spot. He rebounded from a couple of mediocre performances in the Phoenix series, with a shutout in Game 4 and a strong ou…

Mark Spizzirri: Game 2 Preview: Red Wings vs. Sharks

2, May 2010

First, a preview from NHL.com

RED WINGS at SHARKS

(San Jose leads best-of-seven series, 1-0)

Big Story — Special teams played a huge role in San Jose’s 4-3 victory on Thursday night in Game 1 at HP Pavilion. Detroit went 0-for-5 with just four shots on goal on the power play, while Joe Pavelski scored twice on the man advantage for the Sharks, including a backbreaker during a 5-on-3 ju…

Mark Spizzirri: Show them the way to San Jose; Red Wings dominate Game 7

27, Apr 2010

Utter and complete domination.

That very well may have been the best game Detroit played all season long. No passengers tonight. Everyone was on board and willing to pay the price in order to move on to Round 2. It showed in not only the final result, but in how superior Detroit was in every facet of the game. They not only imposed their will on the Coyotes, but they imposed their skill as…

Mark Spizzirri: Critical Game 4 lies ahead for the Red Wings; XM Radio at 6:15 ET

20, Apr 2010

Following a disappointing Game 3 home loss on Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings face a crucial Game 4 this evening against the Phoenix Coyotes.

After Sunday’s 4-2 loss, the Red Wings believe a strategic change is required in order to make life more difficult for Phoenix’s defense in the offensive zone. They suggested the need to play more of a dump-and-chase style.

Beyond strategy, the…

Mark Spizzirri: GAMEDAY: Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings

7, Apr 2010

GAMEDAY (Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings)

With three games remaining on the regular season schedule, including tonight’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Red Wings having secured a playoff spot over the weekend, now begin preparing for the playoff grind.

Despite wanting to go into the postseason on a roll, Mike Babcock may also be contemplating providing some of his key players…

Mark Spizzirri: GAMEDAY: Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings

7, Apr 2010

GAMEDAY (Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings)

With three games remaining on the regular season schedule, including tonight’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Red Wings having secured a playoff spot over the weekend, now begin preparing for the playoff grind.

Despite wanting to go into the postseason on a roll, Mike Babcock may also be contemplating providing some of his key players…


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