More Playoffs, More Fun 🙂
St. James: Wings’ teenage rookie Larkin a big reason for playoff berth | Detroit Free Press
1-2-3 let’s have fun.
Red Wings vs. Lightning – Detroit’s Breakouts vs. Tampa Bay’s Forecheck | Winging It In Motown
Prashanth takes a look at how the Red Wings‘ defensive zone breakouts matchup against the Lightning’s forechecking system. This is part one of a four part playoff preview.
Lightning seem optimistic about Tyler Johnson, who is day-to-day | ProHockeyTalk
I hope he’s okay because that was a stupid, unnecessary hit he took. I also hope he doesn’t play. Wings need all the help they can get.
Lightning, battling injuries, are good match for Wings | The Detroit News
The classic #6 vs #8 Stanley Cup playoff matchup.
Red Wings Demote Anthony Mantha to Grand Rapids | Winging It In Motown
Graham nailed it: “…a move that both makes sense and is incredibly infuriating.”
Less Datsyuk, Less Fun 🙁
Processing Pavel Datsyuk Leaving | Winging It In Motown
I know there are rumblings that he might still stay, but it’s over folks. Datsyuk is leaving. We’ll miss him.
Custance: The convincing of Pavel Datsyuk to stay ain’t over | The Malik Report – Kukla’s Korner
Datsyuk wants to do whatever he can to help with the cap charge? Cool. Trade him to Arizona.
Wings’ issues don’t end with Datsyuk | The Detroit News
John Niyo bringing it again. Particularly enjoyed this part about head coach Jeff Blashill: “Maybe so, but the group he has — or at least the one he chooses to deploy — certainly doesn’t inspire a ton of confidence right now…”
Let’s Go Red Wings.
Who wins: Detroit or Tampa Bay?
| Red Wings in 4 | 12 |
| Lightning in 4 | 10 |
| Red Wings in 5 | 29 |
| Lightning in 5 | 25 |
| Red Wings in 6 | 282 |
| Lightning in 6 | 71 |
| Red Wings in 7 | 131 |
| Lightning in 7 | 19 |
