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Wings recall Janik

July 20, 2011March 10, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled Doug Janik from the Grand Rapids Griffins. This move was necessary due to Brad Stuart’s ankle injury. He will play tomorrow vs. Edmonton.

Roster Decisions on the Horizon – Forwards

July 20, 2011March 10, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The other day, I talked about how Ken Holland had some decisions to make regarding some of his prospects and their upcoming waiver eligibility. I determined that of the two defensemen who will be losing their waiver exempt status, Logan Pyett and Sergei Kolosov, that Pyett was the more likely of the two to be on the Wings opening day roster for 2011-2012. Now, let’s look at the forwards who are in the same boat.

Better Effort, Same Result

July 20, 2011March 9, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The Wings deserved a better fate in this one. I’m not one to blame the refs for a loss, especially since I am one myself, but they determined the outcome of the game tonight.

Roster Decisions On the Horizon for Ken Holland – Defense

July 20, 2011March 9, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

This season, the Wings were forced into an uncomfortable situation with two of their young prospects. Mattias Ritola and Jakub Kindl were both out of minor league options, meaning that in order to be returned to the AHL, they had to clear waivers.

Neither was necessarily kicking the door down to be brought up to the big leagues, but they were given a shot to win a job in training camp in September since it was their last chance to make it.

Putting on the Foil, Episode 6

July 20, 2011March 7, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Join Cody and myself as we tackle another set of topics in the latest episode of Putting on the Foil! Follow after the jump for the list of topics and a link to the show!

Are Wings fans spoiled?

March 24, 2017March 7, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

This is an article I have thought about writing for a while, but now seems like the best time to do it. With the Wings on a three game losing streak, the critics have started to come out of the woodwork to voice their displeasure with the current direction of the team. So, the question is simple…are Wings fans spoiled?

Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring For My Halo

March 7, 2011 by

Kurt Vile’s fourth full-length is also his best, as it distills classic American guitar music into one singular and sublime vision. Sonically and compositionally, Vile still cycles between strummers and fingerpicked mazework, but the battery of pedal …

Late Collapse Leads to Shocking Defeat

July 20, 2011March 6, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Stunned. That’s the only word I can think of to describe my reaction from about 5 minutes left in the game on. Absolutely stunned that the Wings could let a third period, three goal lead slip through their fingers, only to fall in the shootout.

Overmatched Wings Drop Two Straight

July 20, 2011March 4, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The Wings had no business in this one right from the start. This was a complete domination by San Jose, basically from start to finish, with little reprieve for the Wings

Ducks top Wings in Tightly Contested Match

July 20, 2011March 3, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The Wings were unable to earn a victory as a birthday present to Jonathan Ericsson, or Franzen’s newborn son Eddie, so they’ll have to be satisfied with one point from the overtime loss.

3 Stars for February!

July 20, 2011March 1, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

This is a feature that those of you familiar with my writing will remember. For those of you who are new readers, allow me to explain. Each and every game, I assign three stars to members of the two competing teams. They aren’t always consistent with the “Official Game Stars”, however, as I might feel someone had a particularly good game without getting much attention for it. Then, at the end of every month I add up what three Wings players had the most “3 Star Selections” and announce them as the Three Stars of the Month. At the end of the season, I will also have a Three Stars of the Season post. Everyone get it? Good. On to the fun stuff!

Full Team Effort Leads to Wings Win

July 20, 2011March 1, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

General Manager Ken Holland chose to stand pat at today’s trade deadline, and let 3 p.m. pass without making a single move. His reasoning was that, when healthy, this team is already a Stanley Cup contender, and has plenty of depth in their 23 skaters in Detroit as well as those available to them in Grand Rapids. Tonight, the team he assembled showed that he was right.

Trade Coverage, the Final Hour

July 20, 2011February 28, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The last hour for GM’s to upgrade their teams is here, let’s see what gets done by 3 pm!

Trade Deadline Coverage 1 pm – 2 pm

July 20, 2011February 28, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche made a minor league deal just now. Trade: To Edmonton: Kevin Montgomery To Colorado: Shawn Belle **** Trade: To Florida Panthers: Sergei Samsonov To Carolina Hurricanes: Bryan Allen Analysis: Panthers are now really young on the blue line after getting rid of McCabe, Wideman and now Allen. They might … Read more

Trade Deadline Coverage Noon-1pm

July 20, 2011February 28, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The slow day continues with only one deal, and another juicy rumor during the noon to one pm hour.

Trade Deadline Coverage 11am-Noon + Jimmy Re-signs

July 20, 2011February 28, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Check here for trade coverage and analysis from the 11 am to noon hour.