In Red Wings Land

Holland on state of the Red Wings (VIDEO) | Fox Sports Detroit

The title says it all. Ken Holland talks all things Red Wings.

Skate free at LCA for Detroit’s first-ever Hockeytown Winterfest | Freep

According to a Facebook event page for the Hockeytown Winterfest, Red Wings season ticket holders will receive special entry at 1 p.m., an hour before the event officially opens to the public at 2 p.m.

The free and accessible event for all ages is set to run until 7 p.m. or until the conclusion of the Red Wings’ road game at Vancouver versus the Canucks, which starts at 4 p.m., the Facebook event page said.

Cool opportunity if you’re in the downtown area. Looks like there will be both indoor and outdoor activities at the Hockeytown Winterfest event.

Around the League

Wysh List: Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup Final matchups | ESPN

1. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators

The top choice from our panel. Two meticulously constructed teams that have been Stanley Cup bridesmaids in recent years. Two “non-traditional” markets that offer their own rabid fan bases and singular charms. Star players all over the ice. How fun would this be?

If it’s not our Wings, this is probably the best matchup.