In Red Wing Land
Detroit Red Wings prospect David Pope may compete for role next season | Freep
The Red Wings need to get this kid signed and he should be playing in Detroit next season.
Break out the brooms: First-round sweep goes to the underdog | Tri-City Herald
Speaking of kids who should be playing in Detroit next season, Michael Rasmussen scored 5 goals and 12 points in the Tri-City American’s 4-game sweep over the Kelowna Rockets.
Around the League
Roundtable: How we’d fix NHL’s draft lottery system | ESPN
I actually think the current lottery system is fine. I don’t have a problem with it.
Saturday’s Tank Watch
Ottawa @ Detroit – 2p ET
Columbus @ Vancouver – 4p ET
Montreal @ Pittsburgh – 7p ET
Buffalo @ Nashville – 8p ET
St. Louis @ Arizona – 9p ET
Let’s go Canucks, Canadiens, Sabres and Coyotes.