Detroit Red Wings Notes And Quotes 6-12-11
Longtime Wings TV analyst Mickey Redmond will receive the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions as a broadcaster.
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Longtime Wings TV analyst Mickey Redmond will receive the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions as a broadcaster.
After Chris Osgood was idled for the second half of the season following surgery for a sports hernia, veteran journeyman Joey MacDonald stepped in and played well as the Red Wings' backup goaltender.
Kris Draper is doing all he can to stay in shape, hoping Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland will want him back for an 18th season.
While the Lions worked out at another player led function at Detroit Country Day High School there was a Red Wings that decided to crash the practice.
So, after years wronged by being relegated to the Western Conference, circumstances recently twisted toward the Red Wings' favor.
Henrik Zetterberg was coming off two subpar seasons, by his standards. But he bounced back strong and led the team with 80 points.
Commissioner Gary Bettman believes the NHL will adopt a more balanced schedule when the relocated Winnipeg franchise likely moves to the Western Conference in 2012.
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.
Continuous back and knee pain this season forced Brian Rafalski to spend more time on the training table getting treatment than he ever has before.
"I'm crossing my fingers and toes every night when I go to bed, hoping that we get good news on Nick," Holland said.
Scherzer allowed three runs in 5 2-3 innings and suffered a 6-2 loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday. The right-hander had given up two earned runs in his three previous starts combined.
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.
The Red Wings confirm that there will be an 11a.m. news conference tomorrow morning to discuss Brian Rafalski's future.
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.
Brian Rafalski will retire one year before his contract is up, this according to tweets by former NHLer and current reporter for RogersSportsnet Nick Kypreos.
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 will give Nick Lidstrom all the time he needs to decide on his future. The Veteran defenseman has played 19 years with the Wings. His goalie Jimmy Howard said today that his gut feeling is that Nick will be back.
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.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan as CBS News Detroit tracks a low pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes. The chance of storms continues to increase in coverage and intensity with the system.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is set to open to motorists on Monday. Businesses, including Six Spoke Brewing Company, are excited for its debut.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as CBS News Detroit tracks a low pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes. The chance of storms continues to increase in coverage and intensity with the system.
A 23-year-old man is dead after he was shot at a reported block party in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday night, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Rising gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and auto industry tariffs have fueled Republican concerns in Michigan ahead of the state's Aug. 4 primary.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A shooting at a food festival in Seattle Sunday night has left three people dead.
Weather Alert Day- Slight Risk Severe Storms (2 of 5) and Enhanced Risk Severe Storms (3 of 5) late afternoon late evening... Good Monday morning Family! Starting off partly sunny and warm today high 87. A strong cold front will approach later today increasing a chance of severe thunderstorms mainly this afternoon and evening. The strongest storms will be capable of producing wind gusts to 70 MPH and hail to one inch in diameter. There is a low risk for an isolated tornado. Locally intense rainfall may lead to some minor urban flooding. Cooler drier weather to follow for the rest of the week.
Saturday night was busy for Ann Arbor as country music star Morgan Wallen took the stage at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Julia Avant caught up with first responders about what they dealt with throughout Wallen's concert Friday night and adjustments they made for Saturday.
Michigan State Police troopers traded their patrol routes for the basketball court on Sunday, spending time with kids in Inkster and building community connections.
After nearly two weeks of nightly strikes on Iran, the U.S. military paused bombing for the past two days. Iran's military also said it halted retaliatory attacks. The moves come amid the release of a CBS News Poll regarding Americans' feelings about the conflict. Olivia Gazis reports.