1. Detroit Red Wings: Ranking Detroit Goalies over the Past Decade

    For the past 10 years, the Detroit Red Wings have been a powerhouse in the Western Conference. They not only had great players, they had good goalies. In the NHL , no matter how good your offence is, a good goalie can stop you...

    Matthew Shepard Written by Matthew Shepard about 10 hours ago 220 reads 1 comments

  2. Signing of 2011 Top Pick Tomas Jurco Delayed by Lack of Transfer Agreement

    DETROIT – The lack of a transfer agreement between the International Ice Hockey Federation and the Slovak Ice Hockey Federation is delaying the Detroit Red Wings ' signing of forward Tomas Jurco, their top draft pick in 2011 (35th overall)...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 12 hours ago 45 reads 0 comments

  3. Nicklas Lidstrom: How Will the Red Wings Deal With His Absence

    So it's been two days since the big announcement and it turns out the Red Wings are still in Detroit, will play their games at the Joe Louis Arena, and now have an extra $6.2 million to go shopping with this summer...

    Rob Kirk Written by Rob Kirk about 15 hours ago 838 reads 6 comments

  4. The Perfect Career: Nicklas Lidstrom Really Is 'The Perfect Human.'

    “I’ve been dreading this day since I became manager in 1997.” The perfect line to wrap up a perfect career from ‘The Perfect Human...

    Marc Valeri Written by Marc Valeri about 17 hours ago 82 reads 0 comments

  5. Rape Charges Dropped Against Red Wings Draft Pick

    According to the Boston Herald, prosecutors have dropped rape chargers against former Boston University player and Detroit Red Wings draft pick Max Nicastro.....

    Ken Chin Written by Ken Chin about 18 hours ago 52 reads 0 comments

  6. Nicklas Lidstrom: His Stealth Perfection Is Irreplaceable

    When Nick Lidstrom first suited up for the Red Wings in 1991, George Bush was president—the first Bush. The Tigers’ first baseman was Fielder—the first Fielder...

    Greg Eno Written by Greg Eno about 19 hours ago 198 reads 0 comments

  7. Detroit Red Wings: Why This Is the Best Time for Nick Lidstrom to Retire

    As many have said since the news broke about the retirement, Nick Lidstrom is irreplaceable. Irreplaceable not only because of the numbers and results he produced on the ice, but more importantly because of his presence and impact off the ice...

    TJ Kleinert Written by TJ Kleinert about 24 hours ago 237 reads 2 comments

  8. Nick Lidstrom Retires: Right for Him, Difficult for Red Wings and Their Fans

    Today, one of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the NHL officially retired. At 11 AM EST, Nicklas Lidstrom announced he would officially be hanging up his skates...

    Scott Abuso Written by Scott Abuso about 1 day ago 192 reads 1 comments

  9. Wings' Pavel Datsyuk Earns Master of Sport Award in Russia

    Pavel Datsyuk added one more honor Tuesday to his long list of accomplishments. Datsyuk was named a Master of Sport in his native Russia, one of the highest honors a Russian athlete can achieve...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 3 reads 0 comments

  10. Wings Will Miss Lidstrom, but Nashville's Ryan Suter Would Help Fill the Void

    DETROIT -- Losing Nicklas Lidstrom to retirement is a huge blow to the Detroit Red Wings , but they have a chance to land a suitable replacement. Defenseman Ryan Suter has long been at the top of the Red Wings' 2012 free-agent wish list...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 105 reads 0 comments

  11. Red Wings Sign Center Calle Jarnkrok, 2010 Draft Pick, to Three-Year Contract

    DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have signed center Calle Jarnkrok, their second pick in the 2010 entry draft (second round, 51st overall) to a three-year entry-level contract...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 175 reads 0 comments

  12. They Don't Come Any Better Than Nick Lidstrom

    With the news breaking on Wednesday that Nick Lidstrom will hold a news conference today from Joe Louis Arena to announce his decision to return for a 21st season or retire, it almost ...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 57 reads 0 comments

  13. Niklas Lidstrom Retirement: The End of an Era

    This morning Nicklas Lidstrom called it quits after 20 seasons ( h/t Sports Illustrated ). One of the best Red Wings , defensemen and players of all time, Lidstrom's greatness will never be forgotten...

    Ryan Kraft Written by Ryan Kraft about 1 day ago 177 reads 0 comments

  14. Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement: Where Did He Rank Today and All Time?

    It is no wonder that Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement today. He has been slowing down for the last four years, the four worst of his career (since his first four)...

    MJ Kasprzak Written by MJ Kasprzak about 1 day ago 468 reads 2 comments

  15. Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement: Twitter Reacts to Hall of Famer's Farewell

    Thursday was a very sad day for the hockey world as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom retired from the NHL after a 20-year hall of fame career. Per ESPN...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 1 day ago 2,765 reads 3 comments

  16. Life After Niklas Lidstrom: How Will the Detroit Red Wings Respond?

    I hate to say it, but we have seen the last of Nicklas Lidstrom in a Detroit Red Wings jersey. "Liddy" will hang up his skates this summer, having changed the game of hockey for years to come...

    Francesco Piacente Written by Francesco Piacente about 1 day ago 636 reads 3 comments

  17. Red Wings' Lidstrom Retires After 20 Seasons

    Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom retired Thursday after 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings , ending one of the best careers in NHL history...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 1 day ago 356 reads 0 comments

  18. Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring: Is Lidstrom the NHL's Best Defenseman of All Time?

    Nicklas Lidstrom has officially announced his retirement from the NHL . Lidstrom had a hall-of-fame career as a defenseman with the Detroit Red Wings , but is he the best defenseman ...

    Eric McKelvie Written by Eric McKelvie about 2 days ago 476 reads 3 comments

  19. Lidstrom Reportedly Retiring: Ranking the Top 10 Defensemen in NHL History

    There is no question that Nicklas Lidstrom , who recently announced ( via ESPN ) his retirement from hockey after 20 NHL seasons, is among the best defensemen ever to play the game...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 2 days ago 4,862 reads 76 comments

  20. Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring: Twitter Reaction from Fans, Media and Players

    One of the greatest hockey careers of the modern era, if not the greatest, will come to an end on Thursday. It is being widely reported that Detroit Red Wings defenseman and captain Nicklas Lidstrom will retire after 20 seasons in the NHL ...

    Alison Myers Written by Alison Myers about 2 days ago 3,634 reads 16 comments

  21. Detroit Red Wings: 5 Possibilities for Captain Next Season

    Since 1986, the Detroit Red Wings have only had two captains - Steve Yzerman and Nicklas Lidstrom . With the latest reports from Yahoo Sports that Nicklas Lidstrom will announce ...

    Shane Darrow Written by Shane Darrow about 2 days ago 1,061 reads 7 comments

  22. Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring: 5 Potential Captains for the Detroit Red Wings

    NHL.com reports Red Wings captain and 20-year veteran Nicklas Lidstrom plans to announce his retirement tomorrow. The 42-year-old joined the Red Wings for the 1991-1992 season after being drafted 53rd overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft...

    Jacob Betzner Written by Jacob Betzner about 2 days ago 4,651 reads 18 comments

  23. Detroit Red Wings: With Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring, Who Will Be the Captain?

    The reports are that Nicklas Lidstrom will be announcing his retirement . As there are many great questions regarding what the team will do in free agency in an attempt to fill ...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 2 days ago 613 reads 1 comments

  24. Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring: Where Does He Rank Among All-Time Best Red Wings

    With the rumors and reports that Nick Lidstrom will be retiring, it seemed like the right time to see where he ranks among the top Red Wings of all time...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 2 days ago 1,012 reads 0 comments

  25. Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement Will Forever Change the Detroit Red Wings

    I won't refer to any dates. I won't reference any times. I won't even draw your attention to any number of sources that have cited the day, time and place that Nicklas Lidstrom is expected to announce his retirement...

    Matt Hutter Written by Matt Hutter about 2 days ago 1,039 reads 2 comments