Detroit Red Wings

Per; NHL.com

Why they could get in: A rich crop of prospects, led by [Filip] Zadina and 6-foot-6, 221-pound center Michael Rasmussen, has the Red Wings feeling good about the future. But their present looks good as well, even if Zetterberg isn’t available. Forward Dylan Larkin is an elite playmaker, and forward Anthony Mantha scored a Red Wings-high 24 goals last season at age 23. Forward Gustav Nyquist is a three-time 20-goal scorer and Andreas Athanasiou, who could slide to center in Zetterberg’s absence, is among the fastest skaters in the NHL. Jimmy Howard was solid in goal and the addition of Jonathan Bernier further strengthens the position. The Red Wings play a smart style, can score, and could push for one of the wild card spots in the conference.

 

Sad day on D-town with the Zetts news.

 

Henrik Zetterberg’s NHL career over due to back injury...

After months of speculation, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland made it official on Friday: Henrik Zetterberg‘s playing career is over.

A degenerative back issue is causing the 37-year-old Zetterberg stop playing, a big announcement to make as the Red Wings opened their 2018 training camp. Holland said that doctors in New York who were consulted on the issue said there’s no treatment that would allow him to continue playing.

“I think he wants to play, but he can’t,” he said.

Zetterberg, the 210th pick in the 1999 NHL Draft, was unable to train this summer and Holland said last month that the Red Wings captain was unable to practice during the final two months of the 2017-18 season — he only played games.

“It is emotional,” Zetterberg via Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. “It’s been 15 years here and even though I knew that I was on my last couple years, I wish that I could play a little bit longer.”

There’s still three years left on Zetterberg’s contract, which carries a $6.083M cap hit. He’s not going to officially retire, of course; that would mean forfeiting the remaining $5.35M owed to him through the 2020-21 season. The Red Wings will get some cap relief by placing him on long-term injury reserve...

The 37-year-old Zetterberg broke in with the Red Wings during the 2002-03 season and was named captain of the franchise in Jan. 2013 after Nicklas Lidstrom retired. He was a major presence in the dressing room and had a notable influence on many young Red Wings over the years.

“He’s a true professional. He’s a great player, great guy,” said Dylan Larkin during the NHL Player Media Tour earlier this month. “It’s definitely going to hurt not having him. When he speaks in the room everyone listens.”

He would help them to win the 2008 Stanley Cup and finishes his NHL career with 337 goals and 960 points in 1,082 games played. Along with the Cup, part of his trophy cabinet includes the 2008 Conn Smythe Trophy, 2015 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, gold medals from the 2006 Olympics and 2006 IIHF World Championship, and two silvers from the 2003 Worlds and 2014 Olympics.

Zetterberg is also one of 28 hockey players in the “Triple Gold Club,” having won the Cup and gold at the Olympics and Worlds. (PHT)

 

Mike Green may miss start of Red Wings season with scary ailment...

Early word of Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Green dealing with fatigue issues in the preseason seemed unusual, but it turns out there’s a rather frightening reason why he might be dealing with energy issues.

Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill announced that Green is sidelined indefinitely, as he saw an infectious disease specialist regarding “a virus that attacked his liver,” according to Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings website.

“(Green’s) not available right now,” Blashill said, via Wakiji. “He’s got a virus that attacked his liver, so he’s seen an infectious disease person today and we should know more here in the next little bit. I don’t know how long he’s going to be out. I don’t know the totality of it.” (PHT)

 

Zadina scores.

 

Wings are younger and quicker this year... im liking what I see so far.

 

Good to see.

 

Will............I'm looking forward to Jan 20th /19

Wings are younger and quicker this year... im liking what I see so far.

Red Wings come to Vancouver.........TWO good young teams going H2H.

 

I cant get the Wings feed which sucks, but im watching Senators and Canadiens and its a good game so far... good luck with the Leafs.

 

Hello, V V !

Nice to hear from you... good luck to the Canucks. I think you and Rediiis are going to be pleasantly surprised bt them this season. I like Markstrom in goal and good youth out front. They wont be a door mat.

 

I find Markstrom can be a Whores Panties.........he is either UP or DOWN.

I'm hoping Canucks go with Demko and Dipettrio .

 

lol... shows how much I know. Your probably right... I should pay closer attention.

 

Will........STUPID QUESTION But how do I get the Canucks Logo and the Irish Logo on my Avi ???

 

That's franks department.

 

That's franks department.


Hi Skinny..........who is Frank and do I have to ask for permission to fly a Flag of the Canucks and Nationals ???

 

Firehalo, he knows how to mix both in the logo, you don't need permission.

 

If your referring to the banners underneath the avi, just PM Tim and request it, he may just set you up.