Campbell Out As NHL Disciplinarian, Shanahan New Boss
Colin Campbell is done serving as the NHL's chief disciplinarian, handing off one of the most thankless tasks in hockey to Brendan Shanahan.
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Colin Campbell is done serving as the NHL's chief disciplinarian, handing off one of the most thankless tasks in hockey to Brendan Shanahan.
"I'm not sure if we win the Stanley Cup in '08 without Brian Rafalski. Not only was he a real good player, he was a perfect fit for Nick Lidstrom.
"I'm crossing my fingers and toes every night when I go to bed, hoping that we get good news on Nick," Holland said.
Brian Rafalski's NHL career came to an end today after 15 seasons, 3 Stanley Cups, and a Silver Medal as part of the 202 US Men's Hockey team.
The Detroit Red Wings have scheduled a news conference for defenseman Brian Rafalski amid speculation that he will retire.
Rafalski, 38, hampered this season with back and knee injuries, is expected to make the announcement "in the coming weeks," Rogers SportsNet reported on Monday.
Wings coach Mike Babcock made a major recruiting pitch to persuade Nicklas Lidstrom to return next season, telling him he will be playing for a competitive club that will remain a Stanley Cup contender after making a few offseason changes.
The team announced Thursday that assistant coach Brad McCrimmon won't be back next season. McCrimmon's contract expired last week when Detroit was eliminated by the San Jose Sharks in their Western Conference semifinal.
Wings coach Mike Babcock made a major recruiting pitch to persuade Nicklas Lidstrom to return next season, telling him he will be playing for a competitive club that will remain a Stanley Cup contender after making a few offseason changes.
The Red Wings battled back from an 0-3 series deficit before losing in seven close games to the San Jose Sharks in the second round of the playoffs.
The Wings have officially started their summer break and by the feeling on Saturday afternoon nobody was too pleased about it.
The playoffs were a coming of age for goaltender Jimmy Howard. He was consistently strong in both rounds, giving his team a chance to win every game.
Nicklas Lidstrom insisted he doesn't know whether he's returning to the Detroit Red Wings for a 20th season or retiring at the age of 41.
There is still one strong Detroit Red Wing connection to the finals; Steve Yzerman.
