Parise to make decision today; Preds losing patience with Suter

Day 1 of free agency came and went without decisions coming on the futures' of the market’s top two names. Both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter received offers and heard pitches from various teams, but will likely choose their destinations on today.

Suter’s wish list doesn’t include Flyers or the Eastern Conference

If Ryan Suter doesn’t re-sign in the Music City, how good would Nashville Predators defenseman look with the Philadelphia Flyers, solidifying their defense core after the probable loss of Chris Pronger? Or even the Washington Capitals, giving them the complete No. 1 D-man they’ve been craving for so long?

Put those thoughts out of your mind, writes Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly:

Nick Lidstrom Retires

In a very emotional press conference yesterday, Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement from the NHL after 21 seasons. Drafted 53rd overall in 1989, Lidstrom has become one of the most talented and successful defencemen ever to play the game. If there is a prize to be won in hockey, odds are Lidstrom has it and all the while he has remained humble and respectful. A true captain and leader, Lidstrom has become the benchmark that most young defencemen strive to model. This article will be my reminiscing of Lidstrom and a reflection on how he changed the game of hockey.

Detroit Red Wings: A Summer of Questions

The Detroit Red Wings appear to be nearing the end of a historic era. An era that saw twenty-one straight playoff appearances, four Stanley Cup Championships and the rise of superstars Steve Yzerman and Nick Lidstrom. But with their 2-1 loss last night to the Nashville Predators, a loss that eliminated Detroit from the playoffs after only five games, questions are rising about the future of the current Wings team. Are they to old? Are they deep enough in all positions? And at forty-two years of age, how much more can Nick Lidstrom take? These questions and more are answered after the jump.

Detroit Red Wings: Can they beat Nashville?

The Detroit Red Wings are about to play in their 21st straight NHL playoff, but for the first time in a long time they are considered an underdog in their first round matchup. The Nashville Predators are strong in all areas on the ice and appear ready to make a long playoff run. Detroit stumbled into the playoffs with injured players and a terrible road record. In this article I am going to highlight what Detroit needs to do in order to get past round 1.

Trade Month: What Will the Red Wings do?

With just under a month until the NHL trade deadline, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves in both first place and in a position to add this year. Though they are in first place, Detroit would certainly benefit from some additional depth both on defence and in secondary scoring.  With close to $5 million in cap space, the Red Wings should and will be aggressive as rebuilding teams unload their established players. But who would Detroit add? This post will give a couple possible candidates.

Why Jimmy Howard is an All-Star

Jimmy Howard will be starting his sixteenth straight game tonight when his Detroit Red Wings face off with the Tampa Bay Lightning.  Not only has he been the go to guy in net for the Wings all year, but he has also played really well for them like all star goalies do.  So why was his name not included on the All-Star game player ballot? In this article, I will explain why it should have been.

Detroit Red Wings: 5 Preseason Questions

The NHL season is just around the corner and all the teams have opened their training camps to get ready. The Red Wings, like all teams, have a few questions that need to be answered before the season begins and so I am dedicating this addition to answering those questions with a few preseason Red Wings predictions.

Getting to Know the New Red Wings

Last month I wrote about the departure of 3 familiar faces from the Detroit Red Wings lineup. Chris Osgood, Kris Draper and Brian Rafalski all retired after having very successful careers in Detroit, but their leaving created some holes in the lineup that needed to be patched before next season. I am sure some fans were a little surprised with the moves made by the moves made by the Wings management, since none of the new players are big name guys. To help with the confusion, I am writing this post as an introduction for Wings fans to get to learn a little bit more of the new Wings and I am sure they will be pleasantly surprised when the season start and these guys are in the lineup.

Fantasy Analysis: 10 Rookies/Prospects Ready to Breakout for 2011-2012

Looking for sleeper picks in your upcoming fantasy draft or interested in who to look for as possible up-and-comers next season?  You've come to the right place.  After hours of statistical analysis, I have compiled a top-10 list (featuring video evidence) of rookies/prospects who are likely to breakout next season as bonafide NHLers or even superstars.

For the purposes of this article:
Eligible players must have played two NHL seasons or less (of more than 5 Games Played)

Who Will Replace the Retired Wings?

We all knew this time was coming, especially the fans who have followed the Red Wings since they began their historic playoff runs 20 years ago. The players who brought so much success to the Red Wings roster are now getting old and starting to retire. This year alone we have seen Brian Rafalski, Chris Osgood and Kris Draper all hang up their skates and retire leaving some rather large openings in the roster. This leaves Ken Holland the large responsibility of finding replacements in order to keep the successful track record alive. But who could he possibly get as replacements? Read on to find out.

Breaking down the Red Wings' Summer Plans

As you probably know, tomorrow at 12 noon, the NHL free agent period officially begins. As a hockey fan, July 1st represents more than just a national holiday. It is the day where the teams are reshaped for next season in the most exciting and unexpected ways. The Detroit Red Wings look to be busy this summer as they try to sign a big name defenceman, a back up goaltender and a top 6 forward. Who exactly will those players be? Read on to find out.