Tag: Detroit Red Wings

Rumors I: Coaching – McLellan and Babcock

Terry Jones of the Edmonton Journal: Todd McLellan said that he was interviewed by Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli while over in Prague, Czech Republic at the World Championships. “Edmonton has always been an interesting spot for many people, I think,”…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching and GM Positions

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are down to four finalists for their vacant GM position. The Rangers are not granting teams permission to talk to assistant GM Jeff Gorton. Ray Shero was of interest, but he's been hired by…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Ribeiro and Matthews

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings don't really have any cap concerns for next season, but they have the option to create more space if they want. Three questions for the Red Wings.1. Will they buy out Stephen Weiss?…

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Rumors I: Babcock and Holland Travelling … Chiarelli Talked to McLellan

Peter Wallner of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock and GM Ken Holland drove together from Detroit to Grand Rapids yesterday to watch the Griffens-Marlies game. Holland: "We talked a little bit," he said. "Lots about this team (Griffins) and…

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Rumors I: Red Wings and Canucks

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Back in mid-February, then Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis called the Red Wings to see if they were interested in Dion Phaneuf. The Wings were interested, but only if the Leafs ate…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers

Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Oilers don't get Babcock, they could look towards Claude Julien if he's let go, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson and maybe one more candidate. Not expected to be on the list are Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean…

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Rumors and Video: Red Wings and Others Waiting on Babcock

Ansar Khan of MLive: As Mike Babcock decides on his future, he said the opportunity to win and his family, mainly wife, will be the main factors in his decision. He only wants to coach. "I am part of making…

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Rumors III: Red Wings, Devils and Hurricanes

Bob McKenzie: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that he is expected to meet with GM Ken Holland this morning, but added that there is no timetable on his future. Babcock said he would be talking with his family yesterday,…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 29th 2015

Highlights from last night's Game 7 between the Lightning and the Red Wings.

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Rumors III: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators put all contract talks with their free agents for the past two months to focus on their playoff run. The Sens have about $57 million committed to 18 players for next season.…

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GIFs: Kronwall Delivers High Hit To Kucherov

Image from @Nate_TD Red Wings Niklas Kronwall delivers a high hit to Lightning's Nikita Kucherov. Update: Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Kronwall will have a hearing this afternoon. Do you think he SHOULD get suspended, if so, how…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 27th 2015

The Lightning force a Game 7. The Capitals close out the Islanders. Highlights from both games. Lightning 5 - Red Wings 2: Series tied at 3-3. Capitals 2 - Islanders 1: Washington wins series 4-3.

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