Red Wings

[gjdodger]

That's interesting, how the NHL does it. They're not suspended; they'll be paid for the Columbus game. The League just says, "You're too hurt to play in our All-Star game, so you'll need an extra game to recuperate...RIGHT?" and the team acquiesces. That's OK, Lidstrom and Datsyuk did more damage to the NHL than the League is doing to the Wings. Maybe they'll change their All-Star voting now.

[Rocky Bleier]

I could not care less about the Wings being represented in a no-check exhibition game. Fans around the league can get to know the Wings by watching them skate around with the Stanley Cup.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/michael_farber/01/24/allstar.notes/index.html?eref=T1

[gjdodger]

I guess it realy was a unilateral suspension, because Holland is appealing it. Also, I guess they played the All Star Game. West 12, East 11, typical defensive struggle. There was a penalty in overtime, first All Star penalty in nine years.

[jaadam4]

Seriously? 1st penalty in 9 years? dang

[FCRhodes]

No Red Wings there, so it couldn't have been too many "Men" on the ice.

[gjdodger]

Jackoffs 3, Wings 2, OT. All Bettman's fault, obviously.

[jaadam4]

Oh well, we still got a point out of it. I hate to see Nash get a hat trick tho.

[FCRhodes]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/hockey/nhl/01/28/zetterberg.redwings.ap/index.html

Great news.

[gjdodger]

Wow. 12 years?

[FCRhodes]

Average only $6 Mill. Taking a discount so we can sign one of Hossa or Franzen?

[froot loops]

I think its definite one of those will also be signed.

[DanO]

Great contract. One of Franzen or Hossa was going to be signed. With this contract I'm hoping they can now sign both.

GO LIONS "09" !!!!!!!!!

[FCRhodes]

May have to let one go and look at a free agent Goalie.

[froot loops]

I don't think so, they like their goalie prospects.

[gjdodger]

What happened to Howard? Not ready for prime time?