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Red Wings Rumblings Datsyuk on Blast Some (more) controversy surrounding Pavel Datsyuk to talk about.. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is blasting the Hockey Hall of Fame and calling for his disqualification to be a hall-of-famer. At issue, is Datsyuk’s alleged attendance of a tournament that was dedicated to the memory of two who were apparently killed in Russia war … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The One-for-One Edition

Red Wings Rumblings Askarov a Fit? Reports out of Nashville indicate that goalie Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade and will not report to the AHL. His reasoning is understandable, he’s got a bright future but is essentially boxed out of a role in Nashville with Juuse Saros locked up for eight years. This article from Sam Stockton explores the possibility of a trade from … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Trade Request Edition

Hey gang, mails here! We’re almost a month out from preseason hockey, so there’s a lot to banter about. Here are some burning questions that your Red Wings peers have bestowed upon me, your resident WIIM buffoon. Enjoy! First question comes from WIIM2013, and it’s a two-parter: Q: Whats the absolute best (realistic) outcome for point total for this season and what would have … [Read more...] about MAILBAG: Goalies, Prospects, and Realistic Red Wings Expectations

Red Wings Rumblings Pretty slow news cycle in Red Wings land to start the week. Contracts for Seider and Raymond soon? DDK Digs In on Disability Bit of old news, but putting it here just for record — Former Red Wing Danny DeKeyser is suing HHC Life Insurance Company for $680k over disability payments: “The purpose of this case is to compel Defendant HCC Life Insurance … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Salary Dump Edition

Happy Friday to all who celebrate! Red Wings Rumblings Red Wings Announce Camp Dates The Wings will be back in Traverse City next month for training camp and NHL prospect games. The prospects tournament will be a two-game series against Dallas at Centre Ice on September 14 and 15. Training camp will happen just days later from September 19 to 22. Preseason gets underway … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Camp Details Edition