Detroit -- All Red Wings general manager Ken Holland knew for certain was that nothing was going to get done regarding his roster on Thursday.
As for why scouts from 10 NHL teams invaded Joe Louis Arena for Thursday night's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks, Holland said, "I don't know what to tell you."
Wings Team to Beat Again Out West There is a feeling out there that time has run out on the Detroit Red Wings. After winning in 2008, the team lost in the finals in 2009 and with some key defections off that roster, some believe that the Wings will take a step back.
Those sentiments are premature as the Wings still have great coaching, a powerhouse lineup and experience to continue being a top team out west.
Many seem to want to write off the Wings probably because they're sick of seeing them win. Well those people shouldnt get too comfortable. The Wings seem poised yet again to be the team to beat.
I don't like to tread in rumors and uncomfirmed reports, but the bandwidth this one will take up merits a mention with a few reservations. This rumor doesn't make sense given the Red Wings' relative depth, cap space, or personnel needs, so I'd suggest that it's highly unlikely at best, but the source has been known to dish, "It's so unbelievable that it might be true" dirt:
The offseason became a lot more challenging for the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, as reports indicate that restricted free agent forward Jiri Hudler has agreed to a contract with Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League.
Ty Conklin Will Not Return to the Detroit Red Wings According the the Detroit Free Press, Ken Holland has tod Ty Conklin he will not be brought back to Detroit. As for the back up role, that will be given to Jimmy Howard. Jimmy Howard because he cannot be sent down to Grand Rapids without clearing waivers first.
Hossa to be locked up by Detroit after Cup Final According to Micahel Farber of CNNSI, Marian Hossa will likely be signing a long-term deal with the Red Wings once the Stanley Cup Finals are over. Farber is speculating that it will be around 7 years.
