1. 5 Young Detroit Red Wings Facing High Expectations in 2013

    The Detroit Red Wings are usually thought of as a veteran team. But while they have many veteran players, they also have a few talented younger players. Some of these young players were already in the plans for this season...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 3 months ago 3,516 reads 9 comments

  2. Detroit Red Wings: Why the Next 10 Games Are Crucial

    After nine games, the Detroit Red Wings still have not found steady footing for the season. The ugly truth for Red Wings fans is that the team might just be mediocre. They have given up five more goals than they have scored this season...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 3 months ago 1,680 reads 9 comments

  3. Why Damien Brunner Was the Best Possible Signing for the Detroit Red Wings

    Damien Brunner has made a smooth transition to the NHL level. In eight games he already has four goals and two assists. He also has a game-winning goal in a shootout, which is not counted in the regular stats...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 4 months ago 4,055 reads 11 comments

  4. Positives and Negatives from the Start of the Detroit Red Wings' 2013 Season

    The Red Wings have not had the greatest of starts to this season. After five games they only have two wins and five points. On the plus side, that does have them tied for sixth in the Western Conference...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 4 months ago 2,205 reads 10 comments

  5. Early Season Progress Report for the Detroit Red Wings

    The Detroit Red Wings have played three games this young season. They have lost two of them. Their lone win came in a shootout over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The injury bug has hit the team hard...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 4 months ago 2,517 reads 15 comments

  6. 5 Burning Questions the Detroit Red Wings Must Answer Early in 2013 Season

    Detroit is only one game into the regular season, but that one game was ugly. The Red Wings were laughed off of the ice in St Louis when they lost 6-0 on Saturday. There were already some questions facing the team before the season started...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 4 months ago 2,047 reads 4 comments

  7. 5 Players That Could Fill Nicklas Lidstrom's Leadership Role

    Now that the long lockout has finally ended, the NHL season will finally start this weekend. The Detroit Red Wings are a team full of question marks...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 4 months ago 1,875 reads 12 comments

  8. Detroit Red Wings: Breaking Down the Season by the Numbers

    As the 2013 NHL season is finally starting, here is a look at the Detroit Red Wings schedule by the numbers. 0: Games against the Eastern Conference this season, a casualty of the shortened season...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 4 months ago 2,312 reads 13 comments

  9. 2013 NHL Season: 5 Items the Detroit Red Wings Need to Address

    Finally! There will be a hockey season. While people go through the new CBA and figure out who gets what, there are more important issues to focus on...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 4 months ago 5,871 reads 6 comments

  10. A Tribute to the Grind Line and 6 Other Unsung Detroit Red Wings

    The Detroit Red Wings have had many star players. Some of the best players to ever play the game have worn the winged wheel. Despite the stars, Detroit has always had a special love for the blue-collar type of players...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 5 months ago 2,607 reads 10 comments

  11. Detroit Red Wings: Will They Be Ready for a Shortened Season?

    The NHL has set a 48-game minimum for the season this year. Talks have heated up as the owners recently made a new proposal ...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 5 months ago 1,703 reads 6 comments

  12. Detroit Red Wings: Brian Lashoff and Adam Almquist Defenders of the Future

    The loss of Brad Stuart and Nick Lidstrom has left the Detroit Red Wings’ defense rather thin. While these players are not household names yet, Brian Lashoff and Adam Almquist ...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 5 months ago 1,281 reads 6 comments

  13. Detroit Red Wings: Will Damien Brunner's European Success Translate to the NHL

    Damien Brunner was the biggest free agent that the Detroit Red Wings signed in the offseason. Unfortunately with the lockout, it is yet to be seen if his game can translate to the NHL ...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 5 months ago 4,755 reads 14 comments

  14. NFL Record Chase: Who Is More Impressive, Adrian Peterson or Calvin Johnson?

    Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson are each chasing history this season. Peterson is chasing Erick Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. He has 1,812 yards with two games remaining...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 5 months ago 654 reads 0 comments

  15. Will the Detroit Red Wings' Darren Helm Live Up to His New Contract?

    Darren Helm signed a four-year deal in the offseason worth $8.5 million. The question now is can he live up to that deal? At the time of the deal, the salary cap for this season was to be $70...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 5 months ago 1,194 reads 1 comments

  16. A Better Option to Roger Goodell's Kickoff Idea

    Roger Goodell shocked the football world when in a Time Magazine interview with Sean Gregory he shares a new idea regarding kickoffs...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 months ago 385 reads 1 comments

  17. Detroit Red Wings: A Step Closer to a New Arena, but Where?

    Detroit Red Wing owner Mike Ilitch has proposed building a new arena. While many of the details still need to be worked out, this is the first step in what could be a four to six year process in opening a new arena...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 months ago 4,227 reads 15 comments

  18. Detroit Red Wings: Is It Time to Make Room for Tomas Tatar?

    With the NHL lockout still going on, it is time to delve into the minor league system. Despite the pros not playing, there is still great hockey being played. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Griffins play as the Red Wings' top minor league team...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 months ago 1,069 reads 17 comments

  19. Detroit Lions: Do Martin Mayhew and Jim Schwartz Deserve Another Year?

    There is not much doubting that the Detroit Lions have taken a step back this year. The biggest problem is that they actually over achieved last year in their 10-6 season...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 months ago 2,407 reads 77 comments

  20. Detroit Red Wings: Most Important Moments in Team History

    As one of the Original Six franchises in the NHL , the Detroit Red Wings have a long and rich history. They rank second in Stanley Cup final appearances (24) and third in wins (11)...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 months ago 2,843 reads 5 comments

  21. NHL Lockout: How to End the Lockout

    The National Hockey League has extended this season's lockout for far too long. Sadly, the owners, or at least NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, do not appear to be in any hurry to put a deal together...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 months ago 1,667 reads 14 comments

  22. Detroit Red Wings: Stats Update for Players

    Despite the NHL ’s continuing lockout, there is still hockey being played. Many of the players have signed to play with teams in the minor leagues and Europe. For the younger players, it is a great way to continue to grow and gain experience...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 months ago 755 reads 4 comments

  23. Detroit Red Wings: Damien Brunner and Henrik Zetterberg Building Chemistry

    One positive of the lockout has been that Damien Brunner and Henrik Zetterberg have been able to play together...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 months ago 2,285 reads 7 comments

  24. Detroit Red Wings: Players That Can Benefit from the Lockout

    The NHL has cancelled a month's worth of games now. There are rumors that the Winter Classic will be cancelled by Nov. 1 and with it the chances of any type of season seem rather weak...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 7 months ago 764 reads 4 comments

  25. World Series: Should Justin Verlander Start Game 4 for the Detroit Tigers?

    As it currently stands, the Detroit Tigers will be starting Max Scherzer in Game 4 of the World Series. Scherzer has had a tremendous season. His pitching has really come around and he has become dominant with his strikeouts...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 7 months ago 1,072 reads 11 comments