1. Detroit Red Wings: Why Game 4 Is a Must-Win Game for Detroit

    The Detroit Red Wings lead the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in their second-round series. Game 4 will be a home game for Detroit, and while winning it would definitely put them in full control, it is actually a must-win game for them...

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  2. How the Detroit Red Wings Are Leading the Series

    Coming into their second-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks , it appeared that the Detroit Red Wings had little chance of winning...

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  3. 3 Biggest X-Factors for Detroit Red Wings in 2nd Round of NHL Playoffs

    There is no doubt that the Detroit Red Wings face a tough challenge in the second round of the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks . They are, by far, the underdogs in this series...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 11 days ago 1,868 reads 7 comments

  4. Report Card for Detroit Red Wings' 1st-Round Playoff Series

    The Detroit Red Wings were able to take down the higher-seeded Anaheim Ducks in seven games. They were outscored in the series and had to win two games on the road, but they were able to get the wins that they needed...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 12 days ago 4,483 reads 42 comments

  5. Biggest Lesson Learned from Start of Detroit Red Wings' Playoff Campaign

    The Detroit Red Wings are tied with the Anaheim Ducks after four games in their first-round playoff series. They have been all over the place in the games so far. In the first game, they did not carry the puck enough...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 18 days ago 1,779 reads 15 comments

  6. Complete Blueprint for the Detroit Red Wings to Win the Stanley Cup

    Well, now that the playoffs have started, it is time to look ahead—far, far ahead. How can the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup? It is no secret that the Red Wings had a rough season...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 24 days ago 1,731 reads 4 comments

  7. Detroit Red Wings' 5 Most Important Players in Playoff Series vs. Anaheim Ducks

    After a very "un-Red Wing-like" season, the team was able to regroup over the final week of the season. They turned it around and played more like the team we are used to seeing which vaulted them up to the seventh spot in the playoffs...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 27 days ago 2,334 reads 8 comments

  8. How Detroit Red Wings' 21-Year Playoff Streak Clouded Management's Judgment

    On the surface, asking if a playoff streak is bad for a team seems rather ridiculous. Of course making the playoffs is important and a good thing, however, when just making the ...

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  9. Ranking the 3 Most Disappointing Members on the Detroit Red Wings in 2013

    The Detroit Red Wings are in the middle of their worst season in recent memory. Most seasons, the playoffs are a foregone conclusion. This year though, they have fallen to ninth place with only five games to play...

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  10. Predicting Which Detroit Red Wings Will Leave in the Offseason

    The Detroit Red Wings will be faced with an offseason of change but perhaps not as much as fans would like...

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  11. Detroit Red Wings: Is the Jimmy Howard Contract a Good Idea?

    TSN is reporting that Jimmy Howard and the Detroit Red Wings are close to signing a 6-year, $31.8 million contract. The question becomes: Is this the right move for the team? There are three issues to look at in regards to this...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 1 month ago 1,540 reads 24 comments

  12. The 5 Detroit Red Wings with the Brightest Futures

    The Detroit Red Wings are not having as successful of a season as they are used to. Usually making the playoffs is not in doubt for them, but this season it is. Despite their record, there are still reasons to be optimistic...

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  13. Detroit Red Wings: Is It Time to Trade Pavel Datsyuk?

    As the trade deadline approaches, it is time for the Detroit Red Wings to make a major move. They are not a contender for the Stanley Cup this year, nor are they one player away...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 1 month ago 4,503 reads 85 comments

  14. What Are the Detroit Red Wings' Biggest Needs at the 2013 NHL Trade Deadline

    The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Detroit Red Wings will have some tough decisions to make. This is not the typical Red Wings team that can be considered a favorite for the Stanley Cup...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 1 month ago 4,291 reads 12 comments

  15. Calle Jarnkrok: The Next Detroit Red Wing You Need to Know

    The Detroit Red Wings made news last week when they announced that one of their top prospects, Calle Jarnkrok , will be making his North American debut by joining the Grand Rapids Griffins...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 1 month ago 2,188 reads 6 comments

  16. Detroit Red Wings: 3 Stars of the Week

    The Detroit Red Wings had a rough start to the week with a bad 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild . They did finish strong though by beating the Anaheim Ducks on the road twice...

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  17. Detroit Red Wings: 3 Stars of the Week

    The Red Wings had a good West Coast trip. While they lost the opening game of the trip to the Calgary Flames , they would win their next two games over the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks ...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 2 months ago 1,075 reads 4 comments

  18. Breaking Down the Detroit Red Wings' Best Trade Bait

    As the April 3 NHL trade deadline draws near the rumor mill will kick into high gear. The Detroit Red Wings are the roller coaster team of the NHL; there have been plenty of ups and downs as the season has gone on...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 2 months ago 6,683 reads 55 comments

  19. Detroit Red Wings: To Trade or Not to Trade Valtteri Filppula

    The NHL trade deadline is April 3, and the Detroit Red Wings have an interesting decision to make. Do they trade or keep Valtteri Filppula ? Filppula will be a free agent at the end of the season...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 2 months ago 2,386 reads 23 comments

  20. Detroit Red Wings: 3 Stars of the Week, March 11 Edition

    As seems to be the norm for the Detroit Red Wings this season, they completed another up and down week. They started off the week with a good win over the Colorado Avalanche then shut out the Edmonton Oilers ...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 2 months ago 401 reads 1 comments

  21. What Do the Detroit Red Wings Get Out of the Realignment Plan?

    The NHL has announced a realignment plan . The biggest news, at least from the Detroit Red Wings ' perspective, is that they finally get to leave the Western Conference. Some may wonder if this move will help or hurt their competitiveness...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 3 months ago 2,306 reads 20 comments

  22. Detroit Red Wings: 3 Stars of the Week

    As seems to be typical for the Detroit Red Wings this season, they had an up-and-down week. Things looked positive as they blew out the Vancouver Canucks , 8-3, to start the week...

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  23. 5 Issues Facing the Detroit Red Wings

    The Detroit Red Wings are nearing the halfway point of the NHL season. Despite playing 21 games, there are still many questions facing this team...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 3 months ago 4,020 reads 13 comments

  24. Detroit Red Wings: Is Mike Babcock Really Coach of the Year Worthy?

    Steve Cullen of TSN selected Mike Babcock as his coach for the first quarter. He does admit, as he says, the “folly” about making any award selection after only 12 games...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 3 months ago 1,570 reads 5 comments

  25. Early Season Stock Report for the Detroit Red Wings

    The NHL season is already a quarter of the way over. For the Detroit Red Wings, it has already been a roller coaster season in just a few games. They started the season with a horrible 6-0 loss to the St Louis Blues...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 3 months ago 1,436 reads 10 comments