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The Feathered Wheel: Why Re-Signing Jimmy Howard Keeps Detroit As a Playoff Threat For the Next 6 Years
It is a good deal.

Jimmy Howard gives Wings stability with new six-year, $31.8M deal | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Wings GM Ken Holland: 'He gives us a chance to win, every night. He's a workhorse. He's gotten better every year, and really he's just in the prime of his career, being 29.'

Red Wings' Patrick Eaves, Mike Babcock lament Boston Marathon bombing | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Babcock - "The whole thing makes you sick"

It’s official: Detroit signs ‘workhorse’ Howard to six-year, $31.8 million deal | ProHockeyTalk
It's officially official.

Pulkkinen Arrives, Järnkrok Departs | Grand Rapids Griffins

Wait? Why did we send Järnkrok back to Sweden?

Wings look to collect points on trip - Detroit Red Wings - News

If they get 3 points in the next two games I will be happy.

NHL Playoff Primer for April 16 - Detroit Red Wings - News

NHL.com's Playoff Push Primer looks at some of the biggest movers and shakers among the postseason hopefuls.

Niklas Kronwall on Wings goalie Jimmy Howard: "He’s been nothing but great for us all year and given us a chance to win every night. You can’t say enough good things about him." | Red Wings Front

He's the reason we are still in it.

Brian Lashoff: "I’ve played about 70 games this year and to have it slow down so quickly is kind of weird for me." | Red Wings Front

I doubt he makes it back into the lineup on a consistent basis this season.

Red Wings sign Jimmy Howard to six-year pact - The Macomb Daily

I like the contract.

Detroit Red Wings need defenseman to step up and grab sixth spot, says coach Mike Babcock | MLive.com

I think Colaiacovo or Smith will step up and be that guy.

NHL News

Six outdoor NHL games in 2014; Yankee, Dodger Stadium included | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

McKenzie: Coaches Poll predicts who'll win major NHL awards | TSN
#JimmyForVezina

Ducks sign Yale standout Laganiere to two-year deal | ProHockeyTalk
He won a national title on Saturday.

Sabres D Ruhwedel's Boston homecoming becomes secondary after marathon bombings - The Hockey News
"It's Kind of Hit Me" - Ruhwedel

Sad announcing: Avalanche announcer Mike Haynes is a master no-seller | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
This kind of sums up Colorado's season.

Minnesota Wild send recovering goalie Josh Harding on conditioning stint to AHL affiliate - The Hockey News
Side note: I really hope that the Wild miss the playoffs because you know that benefits us.

Video: The first trailer for NHL 14 | ProHockeyTalk
Doesn't look much different. They better improve GM Mode for PS3 or I will be pissed.

Blues forward T.J. Oshie undergoes ankle surgery, listed as week to week - NHL.com - News

Sucks for the Blues

Report: Ruff to coach Team Canada at Worlds | ProHockeyTalk

Former Sabres bench boss finds work..

NHL Awards Watch: Sergei Bobrovsky takes the Vezina Trophy lead | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
NOPE. #JimmyForVezina

Seattle reaches deal for NBA and NHL team at KeyArena | ProHockeyTalk
Well there's that.

Vezina Trophy 2013: Sergei Bobrovsky building case in Columbus - SBNation.com
What a surprise he has been this season.

Torres on Phoenix: ‘It’s too bad this team doesn’t have an owner’ | ProHockeyTalk

Raffi Torres, the ever giving human being.

Curse of 666: New Jersey Devils’ losing streak hits 10 games | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
This is what happens when you lose Zach Parise.

Bruins-Sens game rescheduled for April 28 | ProHockeyTalk

Extends the season by a day.

Cory Schneider on Boston bombings; Price sits; Lamoriello talks losing streak (Puck Headlines) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports

More people give their opinion on what happened in Boston.

Lets Go Wings!