It’s Monday, so you know what that means — it’s Winging it in Motown‘s turn to host the newest Pro/No profile. Fresh off the heels of a Patrick Eaves vote (wait til you see the results of THAT one), it’s time to take a look at the other free agent grinder that just completed a second […]

Welcome to another round of the joint TPL-WIIM series of pro/no profiles, giving you all the details you need to make an educated opinion about each of the upcoming free agents. At the bottom of the entry, you’ll find a voting form — please feel free to leave additional thoughts in the comments either here […]

It’s Monday, so you know what that means — it’s Winging it in Motown‘s turn to host the newest Pro/No profile. Fresh off the heels of a (remarkably tabulated) Chris Osgood vote, it’s time to take a look at the other free agent goaltender that spent some time in the Wings’ net this season: Joey […]

THE VITALS Chris Osgood, goaltender, #30 38-years-old (11/26/72) 5’10” :: 175 lbs 17 NHL seasons (14 with Detroit) From Peace River, Alberta STATISTICS Regular Season — 11 games played, 5-3-2 record, 2.77 GAA, .903 sv% Playoffs — Did Not Play CONTRACT SITUATION Chris Osgood was drafted by the Red Wings in 1991, in the third […]

**UPDATE: 5:55pm*** The news has been confirmed by Darren Dreger and Craig Custance. Press conference scheduled for Wednesday.  File this one under “unexpected.” Sportsnet reporter Nick Kypreos reports the following, via Twitter: In a surprise if not shocking move sources tell Sportsnet the #RedWings will announce retirement of D Brian Rafalski as early as this week. […]

Following Thursday’s post about Mike Modano, and the outpouring of votes from all over Red Wings Nation, we’re happy to announce the party continues with Jonathan Ericsson. For the full profile, and the voting form, head over to Winging it in Motown. I’m sure anyone reading this knows where I stand on the matter… a […]

In the coming weeks, we’re teaming with our friends at Winging it in Motown to break down each of the Red Wings’ impending free agents. At the end of each breakdown, you’ll have a chance to give your vote: are you Prodano… or Nodano? We’ll compile all of the data over 48 hours and report […]

Oh, hello there. I hope you had a wonderful New Year celebration, and that the Winter Classic Fellatiofest coupled with Red Wings crapping the bed against two L’Eastern Conference clubs hasn’t soiled 2011 for you already. Quick aside: I was watching the Winter Classic with my father-in-law, who is a season ticket holder for the […]

Well, the time has come to part ways with the press box’s main attraction. Yes, the man who transformed the Leino Lounge into his own, personal VIP area has very likely played his last game as a Red Wing. Not that we remember when that was anyway. It’s kind of a sad story. Derek (or, […]