Posts Tagged ‘phoenix’

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…

J.ust E.nd T.he S.talling

11, May 2010

Return of the Jets? We are all for it.

Peter Tessier: On Phoenix, err Glendale.

11, May 2010

When I read all the tweets, the news reports from ‘mud-raking’ journalists, the reports on TV and radio there is one common theme with the Coyotes situation: the NHL does not believe the team can be immediately impervious to losses in any ownership structure which keeps them in Glendale.

Every deal has asked for concessions, tax territories, bonds or some sort of financial assistance provided b…

Putting The Puck On The ‘Net: Buffy Slays Canucks

6, May 2010

Did you know the Stanley Cup in Hockey Night In Canada’s studio is a replica. It is actually a prop from the movie Net Worth.

Here’s Thursday’s Slap Shots:
Dustin Byfuglien played the role of Buffy The Canucks Slayer perfectly in game 3. His hat trick and constant net presence won the game 5-2.
The Canucks had tremendous pressure early in the game. They were guilty of overpassing the puck. They

Washington Capitals Blogger Post-Mortem

30, Apr 2010

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Winslow Townson – AP

“Fix my car, Brooks!” (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

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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: D-Day: GAME 7 in the Desert; XM Radio live tonight at 6:25 ET

27, Apr 2010

60 minutes…

It is all that separates the Detroit Red Wings from a second round date with the top-seeded San Jose Sharks.

But it is also the same duration of time that separates the Phoenix Coyotes from a similar fate.

A preview from NHL.com

RED WINGS at COYOTES

(Best-of-seven series tied, 3-3)

Big story: “History Will Be Made” is the tag line of a series of commercials highli…

Mark Spizzirri: Special teams spearhead Coyotes victory in Game 6

26, Apr 2010

“They won the special teams battle, and that sucked the life out of our team.’’

—Coach Mike Babcock after Detroit’s 5-2 loss on home ice in Game 6.

After allowing the Phoenix Coyotes to erupt for 3 power play goals in Game 1 of this series, Detroit killed off 19 consecutive Phoenix man advantage opportunities, proceeding to win 3 of the next 4 games and provided themselves with an…

Eric Smith: NFL Draft Tips Off Fans On Who Their NHL Team Will Select

25, Apr 2010

The 2010 NFL Draft has come on gone with 7 rounds of hope and promise for both the teams selecting and the players selected. None of that will be different for the NHL Draft that will happen June 25th in Los Angeles.

The question is how can people tell what player their favorite NHL team will select by what NFL teams selected. Did you hear what coaches and general managers of NFL teams sai…

Mark Spizzirri: And then it was a best-of-three…

21, Apr 2010

The Detroit Red Wings desperately needed a victory on Tuesday night in Game 4 vs. the Phoenix Coyotes.

And the real Detroit Red Wings showed up to deliver a much needed win to tie up their opening round series at 2 games apiece.

Goaltender Jimmy Howard is a main reason for Detroit’s inclusion in this year’s postseason tournament. After three average performances during the first 3 games…

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: GAME 2: Zetterberg line dominant to lead Wings and earn split

17, Apr 2010

Henrik Zetterberg is arguably Detroit’s top player.

After the first 20 minutes of Game 2, Coach Mike Babcock called out his best players to match the will and determination of the team’s third and fourth liners who played well in the opening stanza.

Without question, Zetterberg along with his linemates Valteri Filppula and Todd Bertuzzi rose to the challenge.

Zetterberg led Detroit with 3…

The Rangers Tribune Interviews The Great One

16, Apr 2010

It’s not very often that a hockey blogger gets to interview the Great One.

Well, it happened yesterday for The Rangers Tribune Blogger Nicholas Montemagno. Nicholas attended the EA Sports – Gillette Champions of Gaming Event in New York City.:

NM: Do you ever want to return to coaching in the National Hockey League?

WG: You know what, I don’t think about it. Really just because I am enjoying my life right now. I think it is the greatest game in the world and I love the NHL, and right now I am having fun just watching it as a fan. At this point in time, I have not really thought about it, no.

Click here for more great stuff from Nicholas. 

Mark Spizzirri: The split remains the goal: Abdelkader in, Williams out

16, Apr 2010

The talk coming from the Detroit Red Wings following Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Coyotes was the need to increase their physicality and match Phoenix’s willingness to sacrifice the body and desire to compete.

Mike Babcock wasted very little time in showing his roster he meant what he was saying by informing Justin Abdelkader he would be dressing for Game 2 tonight, in…

“As far as the sex goes, that’s none of my business. They can do what they want. I like to have a l…

15, Apr 2010

“As far as the sex goes, that’s none of my business. They can do what they want. I like to have a lot of control but [not] that part there.”

-Alain Vigneault going TMI on pre-game preparations before the Canucks/Kings game tonight.

Which, of co…

Mark Spizzirri: GAME 1: Coyotes whiteout the Wings

15, Apr 2010

The Detroit Red Wings 2010 playoff season got off to a bad start on Wednesday night, despite some encouraging signs and carrying the play for significant chunks of the first 40 minutes.

However, the lightly regarded Phoenix power-play unit (28th during the regular season), scored 3 power-play goals to give Phoenix a 3-2 home victory and a 1-0 series lead in the best of seven Western Conference…

Paul McCann: Thursday Notes and Previews of Tonight’s Lid Lifters

15, Apr 2010

Thursday Notes

- What a night of hockey last night with only one home team winning.

- Pittsburgh is going to prove my prediction right (at least the “struggle” part of it,) losing game one at home is never a good thing.

- Mwahahahah… My evil plan appears to already be working… picking New Jersey over the Flyers. The strategy was validated by Philly’s win last night. :-) …

Paul McCann: Previewing Tonight’s Series Openers

14, Apr 2010

We have some big doings on the radio this week, tune in to SportsRadio 560 at 6pm Wednesday for the new SlapShot Radio with Paul McCann and Pete Weber… New Name, Same Great Show. We’ll be chatting with Jeff Marek from Hockey Night in Canada Radio to preview the Eastern Conference series, Peter McNab from the Colorado Avalanche will help us break down the West and then Terry Crisp will join P…

Mark Spizzirri: Red Wings vs. Coyotes: First Round Preview

13, Apr 2010

For the first time since the 1990-1991 season, the Detroit Red Wings hit the road to commence on another journey to what they hope results in the franchise’s 12th Stanley Cup. It all begins tonight in the desert against the pesky and underrated Phoenix Coyotes, who came from nowhere to claim the 4th seed in the NHL’s Western Conference.

Here’s a breakdown of the two combatants prior to tonight…

Mark Spizzirri: ROUND 1: Phoenix

12, Apr 2010

The Detroit Red Wings completed the regular season yesterday afternoon with a 3-2 overtime victory in Chicago against the Blackhawks. That win not only kept the Blackhawks from winning the Western Conference title, it helped propel the Red Wings into 5th position in the Western Conference and a date with the Phoenix Coyotes in the opening round of the 2010 NHL Playoffs.

As discussed late last…


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