Winning It In Motown

I typically don’t like to say a game is a “must-win” in the month of November, but here today on the eighteenth of November in the year 2024, I am saying that tonight’s game in San Jose is a must-win for the Red Wings. The Sharks are arguably the worst team in the NHL and would normally be marked as an “easy two points” but that’s not the case here. Can you tell that I am … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Red Wings vs Sharks

Red Wings Rumblings Well, it’s safe to say that tonight is a must-win game in San Jose, at least it is for this coaching staff. They are 0-2 on this road trip, and really should be 1-1 if it weren’t for a collapse against the lowly Anaheim Ducks Friday night. If they can’t manage to win this game, I imagine the calls for some changes behind the bench will only get louder. You … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Gut Check Edition

If you missed last night’s disaster, I seriously envy you. The Red Wings, facing one of the weakest teams in the NHL, squandered what looked like to be a sure win Friday night. I don’t have anything constructive or kind to say at this point, but I’ll do my best. Complaceny is Lethal Between the first and second period, Detroit scored three unanswered goals to make the score … [Read more...] about Game Notes: Red Wings Quack Under Pressure

Red Wings Rumblings Everyone ready for the west coast trip? It starts tonight in Anaheim a 10:00 PM ET. Prepare your coffee makers and sleep schedules accordingly. Trouble Overseas? Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard are both playing for Skelleftea AIK in the SHL this season.. and well, the team is not doing great. Currently they are 10th in SHL standings with … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Euro Woes Edition

It was almost a month ago when the Red Wings opened the regular season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. That game did not go well for Detroit, earning a loss in a 6-3 decision. The Wings got the job done Wednesday night in Pittsburgh with a 3-2 overtime win. There was a lot to like in this game, especially coming off back-to-back losses against two really good teams. … [Read more...] about Game Notes: Red Wings Top Penguins in OT