Winning It In Motown

Let’s not mince words — ESPN boned the NHL tonight. The 2024 NHL Stadium Series broadcast on ESPN was delayed due to Alabama-Tennessee college basketball game. The game started on alternative channels like ESPN News and streaming on ESPN+, but the timeline was messy. That means one of the NHL’s premium events (and the pre-game visuals that go along with it) was pre-empted by … [Read more...] about People Aren’t Happy with ESPN’s NHL Stadium Series Coverage

It’s on at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Red Wings are looking for a “get even” tonight in front of some 90-thousand spectators. It was this past Thursday night that the Blue Jackets whipped the Wings in their own barn. Both teams are swinging at each other in the wild card, so tonight’s game is high stakes. Should make for appointment viewing. After underwhelming … [Read more...] about NHL Stadium Series Updates: Red Wings vs Blue Jackets

Red Wings Rumblings Ugh, that was an ugly loss to the Blue Jackets Thursday night at LCA. Total slopfest where it was clear that some of the big role players for the Red Wings were on cruise control, or not even cruising at all. Head coach Todd McLellan didn’t mince words when talking about the performance postgame. Captain Dylan Larkin was part of that.. Here’s what coach had … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Center Search Edition

Kind of a big game tonight for both teams, though not necessarily a must-win for the Red Wings. The Blue Jackets are currently the second wild card team in the East, two points back from Detroit. It’s important for the Wings to keep bringing in points, but with Tampa has won six straight games and the space between that first wild card spot in the East and the third spot in the … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Blue Jackets vs Red Wings

Red Wings Rumblings Gutsy win by the Red Wings last night in Minnesota. Down 2-0 going into the second period, the Wings rumbled back for a 3-2 win thanks to Simon Edvinsson’s thundering slapshot(s) that brought in two goals, including the game-winner. I’m sure we were all feeling the anxiety of holding a one-goal lead late in the game, but Detroit shut it down and took care of … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Playoff Race Edition