In Red Wings Land

Joe Hicketts, Vili Saarijarvi vie to be part of long-term solution on Red Wings defense - The Detroit News

Two guys older than Cholowski and Hronek seemingly behind both on the depth chart may have to wait until 2020 to get their shot. Kulfan writes it up.

Agent: Datsyuk could return to playing - TSN

I know a lot of folks would love to see this, but first off, I think his agent is just angling to get the client more money and second off, I don’t know how he fits into what’s best for the Wings. I know Datsyuk makes hockey better, but I don’t want him back in the NHL.

Around the League

EDMONTON OILERS FIRE PETER CHIARELLI

In case you were living under a rock yesterday.

NHL Power Rankings: Step Your Game Up Edition - Sportsnet

We’re #31 we’re #31!