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"The Spirit Murals" being installed at Little Caesars Arena

As the opening of Little Caesars Arena draws ever closer, more design details are coming into focus. Here’s the latest.

"Spirit Murals" are being installed on the north face of Little Caesars Arena as the state-of-the-art facility approaches grand opening. The choices of artists and athletes showcase a diverse group of Detroit sports and entertainment legends, painted in a wide range of colors to acknowledge the different backgrounds of these legends, as well as those of the fans that celebrate their spirit.

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The incredible career trajectory of Nino Niederreiter - Article - TSN

This article is from two days ago, but it’s an interesting read. Niederreiter’s career so far has been highly unusual, but it’s a good reminder that it’s not impossible for players that seem to be busts to turn it around.

Niederreiter’s career trajectory is unlike anything I’ve seen before – from top-tier, blue-chip prospect, to a guy who looked miserable on the ice and was unable to generate any semblance of offence, to a bona fide top-six winger who makes everyone around him better. All this before he’s turned 25 years of age.