Detroit Red Wings Set to Repeat as Stanley Cup Winners
I think they will repeat as Stanley Cup playoffs this year because they pretty much outclass most of the other teams overall this year. Sure, there's Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in Pittsburgh, Alexander Ovechkin in Washington, etc., etc., but for overall team depth, I believe that the Red Wings will prevail.
The 2008-09 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! In the first round Detroit swept a feisty squad from Columbus, but the Blue Jackets gave as good as they got in the franchise's first-ever playoff appearance. The Red Wings will have a chance to rest up as as they await the winner of the Calgary-Chicago series.
Contents at a Glance
- Detroit Red Wings Are Tops In Central Division
- 2008-09 Playoffs Round One: Detroit Vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings Season Hightlights
Detroit Red Wings Are Tops In Central Division
Detroit Red Wings
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Chicago Blackhawks
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St. Louis Blues
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Columbus Blue Jackets
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Nashville Predators
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2008-09 Playoffs Round One: Detroit Vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Red Wings Sweep Series 4-0
2007-08 Detroit Red Wings Season Hightlights
Detroit Red Wings celebrate winning the Stanley Cup in 2008
Even Presidents Aren't Immune To The Red Wings
What? You didn't know Barack was a Red Wings fan? He's usually the loud guy in the rafters.
Red Wings Essential: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!
by Nicholas J. Cotsonika
Red Wings Essential:
Everything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!
(Essential)
The Detroit Red Wings have one of the most decorated histories in professional sports, having kept their fans on the edges of their seats for 80-plus years.
Whether they were claiming Stanley Cups or rebuilding for their next big run, the Wings have always managed to keep things interesting and entertaining both on and off the ice.
If you're a die-hard fan trying to test your knowledge or a casual observer looking to infiltrate Hockeytown, USA, Red Wings Essential has everything you'll ever want to know about this star-studded franchise.
Make a prediction!
My prediction:
Bradshaw, at 9am on September 17, 2008 predicts:
Detroit Red Wings will win it all again this year
Reader predictions:
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Bradshaw, at 9pm on April 24, 2009 predicts:
Red Wings sweep the Columbus Blue Jackets in Round One of the 2008-09 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bradshaw, at 9pm on March 16, 2009 predicts:
The Detroit Red Wings are rounding into shape as the post-season looms and have taken over the league lead. Anything can happen in the playoffs, but I think that Detroit will be EXTREMELY hard to beat when the NHL's 2nd season starts - in just about 2 weeks from today!
KimberlyDawnWells, at 12am on October 30, 2008 predicts:
Darn right they will!
Bradshaw, at 8am on September 20, 2008 predicts:
Seth, in most things I will gladly differ to you, but in this case, dude you are way off. I can't see the Sabres getting past Ottawa, Montreal or a rejuvenated Boston Bruins. The Red Wings will prevail when Bettman hands out the Cup in 2009.
sethgodin, at 2pm on September 19, 2008 predicts:
No way. Buffalo Sabres in 6 games.
RichardMillington, at 2pm on September 17, 2008 predicts:
I agree, The Red Wings look pretty strong. So it wouldn't surprise me if they win it this year.
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These videos just might change your mind.
The Best Goals of the 2007-08 Hockey Season
Nicklas Lidstrom
Defenseman and Team Captain
Nicklas Lidstrom is the Captain of the Detroit Red Wings. An offensive defenseman, Lidstrom puts up almost a point a game while patroling the Red Wing's blue line. Noted as the first Swedish-born NHL Captain to raise the Stanley Cup last year, Lidstrom could score his 1,000th point this year as he enters the 2008-09 season with 938 regular season points.2007-2008 10 goals, 60 assists for 70 points in 76 games
playoffs 3 goals, 10 assists for 13 points in 22 playoff games
Henrik Zetterberg
Left Wing and Alternate Captain
Zetterberg comes off a great season last year having scored a career high 43 goals with expectations that he may become a 50-goal man this year. Zetterberg won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the 2007-08 playoff MVP. Now entering his fifth season with the Red Wings, Zetterberg was a member of Sweden's 2006 Gold Medal team.2007-2008 43 goals, 49 assists for 92 points in 75 games.
Last year's playoffs 13 goals, 14 assists for 27 points in 22 playoff games.
Pavel Datsyuk
Center
In 2007-08, Datsyuk led the Red Wings in scoring last year, joining hockey legends Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay and Steve Yzerman as the only players to have led the franchise in scoring for 3 consecutive years. Datsyuk also led the NHL overall in plus/minus with plus 41. He also was the winner last year of the Lady Byng (3rd year in a row), the Frank J. Selke trophies, and also named to the NHL All-Star game.2007-2008 31 goals, 66 assists for 97 points in 82 games
Playoffs 10 goals, 13 assists for 23 points in 22 games
Tribute To Pavel Datsyuk
All about the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Stanley Cup () is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs champion. It has been referred to as The Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously (chiefly by sportswriters) as 'Lord Stanleys Mug'. The Stanley Cup is surrounded by numerous legends and traditions, the oldest of which is the celebratory drinking of champagne out of the cup by the winning team. Unlike the trophies awarded by the other three major professional sports leagues of North America, a new Stanley Cup is not made each year; Cup winners keep it until a new champion is crowned. It is unusual among trophies, in that it has the name of the winning players, coaches, management, and club staff engraved on its chalice. The original bowl was made of silver and has a dimension of 18.5Â centimeters (7.28Â inches) in height and 29Â centimeters (11.42Â inches) in diameter. The current Stanley Cup, topped with a copy of the original bowl, is made of silver and nickel alloy. Today, it has a height of 89.54Â centimeters (35.25Â inches) and weighs 15.5Â kilograms (34.5Â lb).
Originally inscribed the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, the trophy was donated in 1892, by then Governor General of Canada Lord Stanley of Preston, as an award for Canadas top-ranking amateur ice hockey club. In 1915, the two professional ice hockey organizations, the National Hockey Association (NHA) and the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA), reached a gentlemen's agreeme...
Marian Hossa
Right Wing
2007-2008 29 goals, 37 assists for 66 points in 72 gamesPlayoffs 12 goals, 14 assists for 26 points in 20 games
Chris Osgood
Goalie
2007-2008 43 games 27 wins, 9 losses, 84 goals against, 2.09 gaa, 4 shutoutsPlayoffs 19 games 14 wins, 4 losses, 30 goals against, 1.55 gaa, 3 shutouts
Chris Osgood Videos
Detroit Red Wings Tribute Video
Captain Nicklas Lidstrom Accepting The Stanley Cup
You Can Get A Red Wings Jersey From Amazon
Detroit Red Wings NHL 2007 RBK Premier Team Hockey Jersey by Reebok
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This Rbk Premier jersey is the perfect way to support your favorite team!
It's made of polyester two-way stretch pique fabric and has solid mesh inserts for ventilation. The front crest is embroidered just like the authentic jersey.
Detroit Red Wings Tickets
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Hockeytown doesn't stand still and re-tools lineup
Off-Season Moves
Rugged defenseman Brad Stuart played a huge part of the Red Wings playoff run and now has a new 4 year contract.
Detroit also picked up veteran goalie Ty Conklin for a one year stint after he played 33 games with the Penguins last year.
They also locked up defenseman Jonathan Ericsson & goalie Jimmy Howard to three year extensions.
The Hockey Highlighter Provides Up To Date NHL Scores And More
I have a hockey blog for the upcoming season that you might want to take a look at. Called Hockey Highlighter, it will have my opinions and news about what is happening in the NHL.
Also, I do have a blog where I spout off about working on Squidoo called Squidoo Land that is getting off the ground. Stop by either one (or both!) and let me know what you think.
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NHL:
Stanley Cup 2007-2008 Champions
Detroit Red Wings
Come along for a magical ride with the 2008 Detroit Red Wings with this special collector's edition DVD set.
This four-disc compilation includes the entire broadcast of all six games from the memorable Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Relive all the sights and sounds from Detroit's 11th Stanley Cup championship -- their fourth title in 11 years -- and go inside the glass with one of hockey's greatest franchises.
Experience all the nail- biting drama all over again all the big goals and the show-stopping saves and celebrate one more championship run with the heroes of Hockeytown.
Stanley Cup Playoffs memorabilia
Are you a big fan? Prove it by picking up some great memorabilia.
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Wonder if we'll see a similar headline after this season?
Highlights from the first round of the 2008 playoffs
The Run Up to Last Year's Stanley Cup Playoffs
Johan Franzen
Right Wing
Playoffs 13 goals, 5 assists for 18 points in 16 games
Chris Chelios
Defenseman
2007-2008 69 3 goals, 9 assists for 12 points in 69 gamesPlayoffs 0 goals, 0 assists for 0 points in 14 games
Stanley Cup Playoffs Headlines
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P.S. Go make your own prediction, Bub
Got something else to predict? Do you see the future, too? Go predict it. The world is waiting to hear from you.Wizard hat sold separately.
Red Wings & Predators - NHL Playoffs April 18th
Johan Franzen Scores OT Goal From 2-1 Detroit Red Wings Win
The Captain: Steve Yzerman: 22 Seasons, 3 Cups, 1 Team
The Biography of Steve Yzerman
The Captain:
Steve Yzerman:
22 Seasons, 3 Cups, 1 Team
The tagline to this book says it all..."22 seasons, 3 cups, one team."
That's something few athletes can match. With today's free agency and multi-million dollar salaries, Steve Yzerman was unique ...a superstar athlete who started and ended his career with one team.
This book follows Yzerman's career, season through season. You'll see Yzerman emerging as a leader of the Detroit Red Wings as they battle (and lose) early playoff rounds and finally overcome injuries and disappointment to win their first Stanley Cup in decades in 1997.
Red Wing's Larry Aurie's Number 6 Was Retired Years Ago. Why No Love From Current Owners?
Terry Sawchuk's Number 1. Ted Lindsay's Number 7. Gordie Howe's Number 9. Alex Delvecchio's Number 10. Sid Abel's Number 12. Steve Yzerman's Number 19. All hang from the rafters of Joe Louis Arena. Why is Larry Aurie's Number 6 not among them?
Aurie played right wing for the Red Wings from 1927 until 1939. When he retired, then Wings owner, James Norris officially retired Aurie's number 6. As it was not the custom at the time, the right winger's number 6 was not hung in the rafters. Now current team owner, Mike Ilitch began hanging the retired jersey numbers of Red Wings past in the rafters, but continually snubbed Larry Aurie's memory. And still does. Take a look at this article about Larry Aurie Number 6 to read more about this Forgotton Wing.
2008 Playoff Highlights
Brian Rafalski
Defenseman
2007-2008 13 goals, 42 assists for 55 points in 73 gamesPlayoffs 4 goals, 10 assists for 14 points in 22 games
A Tribute in Pictures to Detroit's 2008 Stanley Cup Win
Dan Cleary
Right Wing
2007-2008 20 goals, 22 assists for 42 points in 63 gamesPlayoffs 2 goals, 1 assist for 3 points in 22 games
Tomas Holmstrom
Left Wing
2007-2008 20 goals, 20 assists for 40 points in 59 gamesPlayoffs 4 goals, 8 assists for 12 points in 21 games
The Obamas Are Bigtime Detroit Red Wings Fans. Really!
I swear I saw Michelle punch out a couple of Avalanche fans at that last game.
Carey Price's Great Pre-Season Save Against The Wings
The play-by-play guy call was "That was the save of the year, and it's not even the year yet!"
Some of the Red Wings' All-Time Greats
Legendary goalie Terry Sawchuk and Gordie Howe are benchmarks from an earlier era, but Zetterberg is the new face of the Red Wings. Take a look at these lenses of the best Detroit players of all time.-
Nicklas Lidstrom
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Nicklas Lidstrom is an undisputed All Star defenseman who plays for the Detroit Red Wings, winners of the Stanley Cup in 2008. Lidstrom has his own little piece of hockey history, being the first ever European born Captain to hoist Lord Stanley's mug...
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Henrik Zetterberg
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When Zetterberg was a rookie, former teammates like Steve Yzerman raved about how good he was with the puck, but also without. His defensive play for a while outshined his offensive talents, but last season his skills with the puck were as clear-cut...
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Terry Sawchuk
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Sawchuk was the Calder Trophy winner as the NHL Rookie of the Year after his 1951 season. The following year Sawchuk had an unbelievable playoffs as Detroit Red Wings went undefeated in the post-season to win the 1951-52 Stanley Cup with Sawchuk garn...
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Gordie Howe
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Arguably the best player to play the game of hockey, Gordie Howe was the most prolific goal scorer of his era. Mixing toughness with superb playmaking ability, Howe shattered every record and retired after playing more games than any player before or...
The Red Wings' Goal Horn
Gloat or groan: Have it your way.
Did you make a prediction? Were you right? Wrong?Time to gloat or groan.
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- Feb 15, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
- Hockey is a man's game. The team with the most real men wins
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- Bradshaw Bradshaw Sep 26, 2008 @ 11:57 am
- Lidstrom just suffered a broken nose in a game against the Montreal Canadiens and will be out for the next 3 exhibition games, but so far so good for the Wings. He'll be back in no time.
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- sharpey sharpey Sep 24, 2008 @ 11:17 am
- I have to agree with the addition of Hossa and as
long as there are no major injuries I think the Red Wings can repeat.
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- Bradshaw Bradshaw Sep 20, 2008 @ 12:45 pm
- Thanks Susan! I'm going to continue adding to it so every Red Wing fan will want to visit.
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- Susan52 Susan52 Sep 20, 2008 @ 11:46 am
- I'm not much of a hockey fan, but I liked your lens. Love the SquidSports template. Thumbs up from this SquidAngel!
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