Danny Cleary | Detroit Sports Nation

Why the Red Wings Re-Signed Cleary, and Why We Don’t Like It

July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 by Nathan Webb

As was probably expected amongst the pessimists of the fanbase, the Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Danny Cleary to a 1-year, $1.5 million contract, plus a possible $1 million in games played bonuses, for a possible salary this season of $2.5 million. Why did this atrocity occur? Simple; the Red Wings organization is loyal to its … Read more

April’s (Abbreviated) 3 Stars!

July 20, 2011April 11, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The Wings only put had to play 5 regular season games in April, so the three stars of the month will come down to those who did the most in that span. The Wings as a team put together a 3-2 record this month, by winning their first two, dropping the next two and then closing out with a victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks. Let’s take a look at who starred in April!

Huge Win for Red Wings Could Set the Tone

July 20, 2011April 2, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The last time the Red Wings took the ice, they were shellacked by a team that will be drafting in the first ten picks of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft to the tune of 10-3. Tonight, they found themselves down 3-0 to a team they had lost four straight to, and hadn’t beaten since October. Nothing was going right for them. They could have packed it in and started thinking ahead to tomorrow’s match-up with the Wild. But boy am I glad they didn’t!

Wings Stage Late Rally, Fall in Shootout

July 20, 2011March 22, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

When the Wings tied the game at four halfway through the third period, an ominous statistic unearthed itself. They had never come all the way back to win from a four goal deficit in the history of Joe Louis Arena. The Wings were denied their chance to make history when James Neal scored the only goal of the shootout to give the Penguins the victory.

Wings Can’t Solve Rinne

July 20, 2011March 19, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Well, so much for that whole “what players do we make healthy scratches” issue. Tonight, the Red Wings played one man under the limit of 18 skaters, because Jiri Hudler (flu), Pavel Datsyuk (lower body), and Johan Franzen (undisclosed) were all unavailable. They could have gone with 7 defensemen to offset the loss up front, but Ruslan Salei is still in California with his family after the birth of he and his wife’s third child.

Battle of the Two Seeds Goes in Detroit’s Favor

July 20, 2011March 16, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Two of the top four seeds in the NHL took the ice tonight in Detroit, Michigan. When the dust settled, the team from the West was victorious in a hard fought, tightly contested battle. It really was an incredible game from start to finish, so join me to break down all the excitement after the jump.

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.

Sharks Draw First Blood, Hold off Wings Rally

July 20, 2011February 23, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Tonight, the Red Wings saw their season best 5 game winning streak snapped on home ice against a team that has struggled at the Joe in their 20 year history. Tonight’s win gave San Jose something like a 6-30 record in Detroit since their inception in 1991. It was a pair of players riding hot streaks that got the job done for the Sharks late in the game to give them the win.

Take Your Measuring Stick and Shove it

July 20, 2011February 17, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Red Wings 6 – Lightning 2

In a game that was a measuring stick of sorts for the Lightning, they did not stack up well against the Red Wings. With players coming back in droves off of the injured reserve, the Wings have begun playing like the team we were treated to in the first two months of the season. Follow along after the jump for the breakdown.

Stuart’s Back, Salei’s still in Cali, Kindl Gets One More

July 20, 2011February 17, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Tonight, the Detroit Red Wings will welcome back Brad Stuart to the lineup. Stuart has been sidelined since breaking his jaw in a game against the Calgary Flames on January 7th. Tom Kostopoulos received a six game suspension for the hit.

Putting on the Foil Episode 5

July 20, 2011February 15, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

The latest episode of the newest and coolest Red Wings podcast out there. Check below for a list of topics covered by Cody and Rob and for a link to the show.

What to do with all these healthy bodies?

July 20, 2011February 15, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Very soon, the Red Wings will have to deal with a problem they’ve barely had to think about for two full seasons. When Brad Stuart, Valtteri Filppula and Mike Modano all return sometime this month (hopefully) the Red Wings will have…*gasp* too many healthy players!

Home and Home with Boston Could Prove Pivotal

July 20, 2011February 11, 2011 by Jeff Bilbrey

Every year, teams have defining moments, or games that, in hindsight, were a turning point in the season. I think that this weekend’s two game set with the Boston Bruins could prove to be that defining moment for our beloved Red Wings. Join me after the jump and I’ll let you know why.