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Ericsson at forward for a few games, if needed, sounds like a good idea.

And yet, the hockey media constantly mentions Green as a Norris candidate. I don't get it.

Because, the Norris has become the best offensive defensemen award.

I think Babs will alternate for a while and let the two of them sort it out.

I thought this, as well.  However, I think it is better to let Howard get a few starts in a row.  Goalies play better when they get in a groove.

Best of luck, Maltby!



I wish he had retired so that Ritola could have been retained, but it wasn't reasonable to expect him to do so.

Even if he did retire, his salary would have still counted, since he signed his deal after his 35th birthday.

They don't have a true enforcer on their team, so it's not a bad idea for them.  

Plus, the chicks on the West coast will love him.  

Sucks that he won't be playing in Detroit next year, though.

I don't think you are going to see him doing any enforcing.  One nasty hit, and his career could be over.

http://www.detnews.c...pus-on-his-mind

How does this solve their cap problems. They were already over, correct? Does this get them compliant or give them room for more acquisitions. Either way, good job getting someone to take him.

Why this doesn't count as circumventing the cap, I don't know.  However, Chicago can loan Huet to the Swiss team and while still paying him, have his cap hit come off their books.

It's been used twice... Why couldn't it be retired for both? (this is independent from my thought that neither are rafter worthy)

It's been worn more than twice.

Calum MacKay, Gerry Reid, Al Dewsbury, Fred Glover, Bob Dillabough, Bart Crashley, Gary Doak, Pete Mahovlich, Jim Watson, Leo Bolvin, Bob McCord, Randy Manery, Brian Conacher, Ken Murray, Brent Hughes, Rick McCann, Tom Mellor, Rene Drolet, Frank Bathe, Jim Nahrgang, Greg Joly, Derek Smith, Brian Johnson, Murray Craven, Larry Trader, Pierre Aubry, Bob Probert, Chris Chelios, Brad May

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=44018

I would say its more the fact that they thought there was no way they would give up the lead so they stoped playing the last 10 minutes of the game.

Yep.  All about playing a full 60 minutes.  More mental than anything.

re-signs.

i dont have an online source Holland, Babcock, and Modano were at my work today and my boss said they agreed to a two year deal

Oh, okay.  What?!?

http://twitter.com/dchesnokov

Ryasenskiy's stats in 2010: 16pts (6+10) in 62 gms; played for RUS in the Swedish leg of EuroHockeyTour & was named best D of tourney. #DRW     about 2 hours ago  via web  

Ryasenskiy to SovSport: "I think that I can succeed in the NHL because small rinks and physical style of play fit my profile." #DRW about 2 hours ago via web

Ryasenskiy to SovSport: "Detroit contacted me thru a NA agent. I will attend camp. I am OK with spending some time in the AHL." #DRW about 2 hours ago via web

Evgeni Ryasenski, 22 year old D from KHL's Neftekhimik, told SovSport he received an offer from the #RedWings and will move to Detroit. about 2 hours ago via web

Great tip man. How did you find out about this? I can never seem to find any scheduled signings online posted anywhere.

These are places I have got signings before:

http://www.detroitcitysports.com/servlet/the-template/upcomingautographsignings/Page
http://www.gibraltartrade.com/Shows/AUTOGRAPHS.html
http://www.thegoaliesden.com/currentevents.htm

Nevermind. All week games are starting earlier.

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=532220&navid=DL|DET|home

And, the Wings will be hosting all the original six teams this year.

SCHEDULE FOR Detroit
Oct. 8 Anaheim, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 9 at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 12 Colorado, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 14 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 16 at Phoenix, 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 21 Calgary, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 23 Anaheim, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 28 Phoenix, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 30 Nashville, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 3 at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.
Nov. 5 at Edmonton, 9:00 p.m.
Nov. 6 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.
Nov. 8 Phoenix, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 11 Edmonton, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 13 Colorado, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 17 St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 19 Minnesota, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 21 Calgary, 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 24 at Atlanta, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 26 at Columbus, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 28 Columbus, 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 30 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
Dec. 3 at Anaheim, 10:00 p.m.
Dec. 4 at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 San Jose, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 8 Nashville, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 10 Montreal, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 11 at New Jersey, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 13 Los Angeles, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 15 St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 17 at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 19 Dallas, 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 22 Vancouver, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 23 at St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.
Dec. 26 at Minnesota, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 27 at Colorado, 9:00 p.m.
Dec. 29 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 31 N.Y. Islanders, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 2 Philadelphia, 5:00 p.m.
Jan. 4 at Edmonton, 9:00 p.m.
Jan. 7 at Calgary, 9:00 p.m.
Jan. 8 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.
Jan. 10 at Colorado, 9:30 p.m.
Jan. 14 at Columbus, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 15 Columbus, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 18 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 20 at St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 22 Chicago, 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 26 New Jersey, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 2 at Ottawa, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 4 Columbus, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 5 at Nashville, 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 7 N.Y. Rangers, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 9 Nashville, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 11 at Boston, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 13 Boston, 5:00 p.m.
Feb. 17 at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 18 at Florida, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 20 at Minnesota, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 22 San Jose, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 24 Dallas, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 26 at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 28 at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
Mar. 2 at Anaheim, 10:00 p.m.
Mar. 3 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
Mar. 5 at Phoenix, 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 9 Los Angeles, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 11 Edmonton, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 12 at St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 16 Washington, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 17 at Columbus, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 19 at Nashville, 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 21 Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 23 Vancouver, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 26 Toronto, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 28 Chicago, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 30 St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 2 at Nashville, 3:00 p.m.
Apr. 3 Minnesota, 5:00 p.m.
Apr. 6 at Carolina, 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 8 Chicago, 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 10 at Chicago, 4:00 p.m.