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The Detroit Red Wings do not have a clear superstar on their roster, but one of theirs will be represented among (most of) the best in the NHL on All-Star Weekend at the end of this month in Los Angeles. Frans Nielsen is the 2017 Detroit Red Wings All-Star. — Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) January […] READ MORE
At 36 years old, Henrik Zetterberg is not the same player that won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2008 after totaling 13 goals and 14 assists on the way to winning the Stanley Cup. Hank, as he is known by fans and teammates alike, has forgotten his age and the toll that 19 seasons of hockey have put […] READ MORE
“The Nashville Predators have a few simple rules centered around doing the right things. We have always operated with a team-first mentality and philosophy. Violating team rules is not fair to our team and their teammates.” David Poile, General Manager, Nashville Predators On the morning of May 1st, 2012, the focal point of the Nashville […] READ MORE
The familiar in-arena cue of a penalty called against the opposition rang loud throughout Joe Louis Arena Tuesday night, as the fans sensed the importance of the upcoming power play for the team they supported. With 8:16 on the clock, it was 2-2 game in the fourth game of the best-of-seven, with Tampa Bay up […] READ MORE
For each series in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, Last Word On Sports will take a look at key storylines that will come to the forefront in series previews, complete with an overview of the series, key storylines, and predictions. Today, it’s the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning matchup. Series Preview: Red Wings […] READ MORE
If it’s broke, it definitely needs to be fixed. For the Detroit Red Wings, their forward lines were among the broken, scoring two goals or fewer seven times in 13 games to begin the 2016 calendar year. In fact, they sat among the bottom ten in the league in goals scored and were involved in […] READ MORE
Veteran NHLers around the league are proving with their elite play that age is just a number. READ MORE
The Hockey Hall of Fame is welcoming seven new members into its prestigious halls on Monday, November 9, 2015. Join us here at Last Word On Sports as we take an in depth look at the new inductees. We continue the series with one of the smartest defensemen to ever lace them up, Nicklas Lidstrom. […] READ MORE
On Hockey Hall of Fame Night in Toronto, Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg had a chance to pot his 300th NHL goal. The marker would cement his status as the 5th Red Wing in franchise history to hit the 300-goal, 800 point club. Sergei Fedorov, whom is getting inducted this weekend, is part of that […] READ MORE
29:04. That’s how far 2014 first round pick Dylan Larkin is into his young NHL career. After making the team out of camp, the journey officially began with one of the biggest ovations of the opening ceremonies Friday night in Detroit. Just a hometown kid playing with his childhood heroes living the dream in front […] READ MORE
Griffin is a sophomore at Northwood University in Midland, MI currently pursuing a degree in Sports and Entertainment Management.