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Ronco1a's Profile PicRonco1a is an avid fan of the Maple Leafs and it certainly shows in his opinionated blog posts. He's been active in posting to the Hockey.com forums and has linked up with a network of friends, as well.
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Chris Osgood
Chris Osgood
  • Age: 35
  • Team: Detroit Red Wings
  • Born: Alberta, Canada
By only allowing a pair of goals in the first two games against Dallas last week, Osgood has helped Detroit to continue their dominance in the 2008 playoffs. Mr. Reliable has yet to lose a game in this current post-season and sports a save percentage in t
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Detroit Red Wings Blog Posts

The Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche have had some playoff wars in years past, and their rivalry may be put to the test yet again.

Red Wings, Avalanche set to renew playoff hostilities

By : Paul Kukla 117 days 18 hours 38 minutes ago.
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Detroit and Colorado again! Colorado media taking shots at Detroit, again! Detroit bloggers responding again and that puck hasn't even dropped yet!

My memories of the Wings/Avs battles are just that, a memory. I tend to reflect on them every so often before looking forward to the games yet to be played. That is what is important to me today: games yet to be played and new memories to be made.

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Barring injury, it seems that Dominik Hasek will be a spectator on the Detroit Red Wings’ bench for the remainder of the playoffs. (CP Images)

Dominik Hasek backup role hurts NHL playoff fantasy hopes

By : Marty Henwood 118 days 19 hours 34 minutes ago.
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No matter what else happens in these wacky Stanley Cup playoffs, one thing that can't be overlooked is that we've probably seen Dominik Hasek play his final game in the National Hockey League.

For you poolies who took Hasek in your fantasy draft thinking the Detroit Red Wings would go deep into the playoffs, it looks as though you're out of luck. Better hope your forwards pile up the points, because your goalie won't be.

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Philadelphia and Washington are set to meet in a highly-anticipated opening round matchup. (CP Images)

NHL playoff rivals better without "blood on the ice"

By : Paul Kukla 131 days 19 hours 51 minutes ago.
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I recently heard a well-known, national NHL analyst provide this preview of the Washington/Philadelphia series: "There is going to be blood all over the ice."

Nice way to describe a hockey series? No way!Before you start questioning my manhood, I will tell you I have been watching hockey for over 45 years and love a lively fight, a good hard hitting game...

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Scotty Bowman, now a consultant with the Red Wings, brings amazing insight into the game of hockey (AP Photo)

The Mind of Scotty Bowman

By : Paul Kukla 138 days 19 hours 48 minutes ago.
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Has anyone figured out what goes on in the head of Scotty Bowman? If they have, I sure would like to talk to you.

In his current position with the Detroit Red Wings as a consultant, Bowman takes a low-key approach when speaking about his roll with the Red Wings. I had to laugh yesterday when I heard Scotty on a local radio interview when asked about the health of Tomas Holmstrom. Scotty said he read a report he may get in a game or two before the playoffs start and his current injury is improving. 

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Nik Lidstrom is chasing his sixth Norris Trophy. (File photo)

Nicklas Lidstrom should own rights to Norris Trophy

By : Marty Henwood 159 days 17 hours 41 minutes ago.
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Whoever tears open the envelope to announce the best defenseman at this summer's NHL Awards could be forgiven if he lets slip "and the winner of the Nicklas Lidstrom Trophy is...."

 

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