Red Wings: Wings’ Kronwall amazed by NASCAR’s speed, compares DeKeyser to Lidstrom

BROOKLYN — Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall sped around Michigan International Speedway this morning doing around 140 m.p.h. in a pace car. Luckily, nobody got Kronwalled. “You realize that the guys that are driving during the race are actually up at 200 miles an hour and they’re just … Continue reading

Red Wings grades: Jimmy Howard, Pavel Datsyuk at head of class, but some key players disappointed

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings experienced their most challenging season in more than two decades due in large part to key personnel losses and the most man-games lost to injury of any team. But, they showed good resolve, staying in playoff contention before gelling the final week with a … Continue reading

Red Wings: Mike Babcock is ‘huge fan’ of forward Drew Miller, but Red Wings still have decision to make

Pin It Red Wings forward Drew Miller congratulates Jimmy Howard following a playoff win against the Blackhawks.The Associated Press DETROIT – Drew Miller brings many of the elements the Detroit Red Wings desire in a role player, and they wouldn##Q##t have to break the bank to keep him. But, they … Continue reading

Mike Babcock is ‘huge fan’ of forward Drew Miller, but Red Wings still have decision to make

Pin It Red Wings forward Drew Miller congratulates Jimmy Howard following a playoff win against the Blackhawks.The Associated Press DETROIT – Drew Miller brings many of the elements the Detroit Red Wings desire in a role player, and they wouldn##Q##t have to break the bank to keep him. But, they … Continue reading

Detroit Red Wings fans: Jimmy Howard adds playoff Most Valuable Player nod to regular-season MVP

Pin It Goaltender Jimmy Howard (right) was voted the Detroit Red Wings##Q## playoff MVP by MLive.com readers with captain Henrik Zetterberg (left) finishing a distant second.AP File Photo It##Q##s a clean sweep for Jimmy Howard. After being voted the Detroit Red Wings##Q## regular-season Most Valuable Player by MLive.com readers, Howard … Continue reading

Red Wings: Detroit Red Wings fans: Jimmy Howard adds playoff Most Valuable Player nod to regular-season MVP

Pin It Goaltender Jimmy Howard (right) was voted the Detroit Red Wings##Q## playoff MVP by MLive.com readers with captain Henrik Zetterberg (left) finishing a distant second.AP File Photo It##Q##s a clean sweep for Jimmy Howard. After being voted the Detroit Red Wings##Q## regular-season Most Valuable Player by MLive.com readers, Howard … Continue reading

Poll: Who was the Detroit Red Wings’ playoff MVP?

Saturday, we asked you to vote for the Detroit Red Wings regular-season Most Valuable Player. Today, it##Q##s time to take a look at their best postseason performer. <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/7145448/”>Who was the Red Wings##Q## playoff MVP?</a> Our candidates are Jimmy Howard, Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk and Damien Brunner.  If you don##Q##t … Continue reading

Red Wings’ outlook much brighter than it was a year ago, due to growth, development of young players

Pin It Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg (left) is excited about the future, due in large part to the promise of players like Gustav Nyquist (center).The Associated Press DETROIT – Henrik Zetterberg##Q##s outlook was so much different Friday, when he stood in the dressing room speaking to the media during … Continue reading

Red Wings: Red Wings’ GM reveals list of injured players after second-round elimination

It’s commonplace for hockey players to play hurt during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Specifics on players’ injuries are often kept as hush-hush as possible (see: “lower-body” and “upper-body”) until after the post-season comes to an end or a team is eliminated. On Thursday, the day after his team was knocked … Continue reading