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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Yzerman's sweater retirement was spectacularly perfect. Very anxious to see what Ilitch & team dream up for TPH's ceremony</p>— Red Wings News Feed (@RedWingsFeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWingsFeed/statuses/363034227530416128">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Wings to retire Lidstrom’s number on March 6, 2014 | ProHockeyTalk
So... who wants to get me a ticket?
Red Wings to retire Lidstrom's jersey on March 6 | TSN
How fitting is it that it will take place against the Avalanche. I know Roy is their coach right now but I can't guarantee that he will be there come March.
Wings figure to benefit from Eastern Conference move | ProHockeyTalk
Especially come playoff time.
Todd Bertuzzi: Is There Anything Left In The Tank? - Octopus Thrower
Is there anything left in the tank? Yes. But not much.
Poll: Is Jimmy Howard an elite goalie? | ProHockeyTalk
IS THIS EVEN A QUESTION????
Todd Bertuzzi vs Justin Abdelkader - Octopus Thrower
I view Abdelkader as the better player right now but I think that Bert has way more (no pun intended) skill.
Detroit Red Wings will retire Nicklas Lidstrom's No. 5 in March | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
There is a reason that he is called "The Perfect Human".
Detroit pro teams set out to resurrect City of Champions mantra | The Detroit News
This upcoming year could be really good for all Detroit sports teams. A superbowl, a Stanley Cup, a World Series and a playoff berth for the Pistons.
To Franzen or not To Franzen? | Hangin' In Hockey Town
To Franzen.
Sadly, this may be the case.
NHL News
Anaheim Ducks: National Hockey League of Nations | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
When Ilya Bryzgalov is your best Russian then you know you have some issues.
Blues re-sign Bouwmeester: five years, $27 million | ProHockeyTalk
Lots of money for the defenseman.
NHL can show goodwill to Canada through expansion - The Hockey News
I'm still baffled that Quebec doesn't have a team.
After Kovalchuk retirement, Malkin calls NHL ‘my priority’ | ProHockeyTalk
For the next two years, but then it's time to head back to mother Russia.
Are the Edmonton Oilers Finally a Playoff Contender? | The Hockey Writers
They should be. Defense and goaltending are still shaky but that offense is one of the best in the league.
Report: Lydman may retire | ProHockeyTalk
A veteran of 847 NHL games.
Nikolai Zherdev crashes car, gets in hotel fight, has pretty much worst week ever | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
It was all organized by the mafia.
Messier admits to being stunned by hockey survey results | TSN
" approximately 90 per cent of Canadian families choose to not have their kids play hockey" - What is this crap?
Required Reading
Ilitch Celebrates Yzerman, Desecrates Aurie | Kukla's Korner Hockey
Phenomenal article that I found yesterday. It's from 2007 and talks about the Illitch's decision to not honor Larry Aurie.
Let's Go Red Wings!
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