Around the Rink – September 1 Edition

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The Red Wings officially welcomed Chris Chelios back to Hockeytown on Tuesday; the former Wing and future hall-of-famer announced his retirement and his new job as Advisor to Hockey Operations. Here’s a look around the web regarding the Chelios news and all other things Red Wings:

Here’s a look around the Wings’ blogosphere:

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Around the Rink – August 25 Edition

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Before we roll into this week’s blog, take a second to check this event out. The Red Wings’ own Patrick Eaves will be the Team Champion for the Michigan Humane Society’s fundraiser ‘Mega March for Animals’ on Oct. 3. Help Eaves help animals!

Ken Holland is still finding ways to keep the Wings’ roster intact; Justin Abdelkader has officially signed a two-year deal to remain in Detroit through 2011-12. Here’s all the latest Red Wings news from around the Web:

  • The Red Wings’ official website shares a video and an article about Abdelkader and Drew Miller’s charity work at Michigan State, and examines Abdelkader’s numbers from last season.
  • George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press reports that Chris Osgood is training hard during the off-season, and that GM Ken Holland is pleased with the Abdelkader signing.
  • The Free Press also reports that former Wing and Michigan Wolverine Aaron Ward is retiring after 13 NHL seasons.
  • Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News says that Niklas Kronwall’s knee is still bothering him, and he warns fans that they would really miss the Joe if the Wings moved.
  • MLive.com’s Michael Zuidema says that Abdelkader is feeling very relieved after the new contract.

Here’s a look around the Wings’ blogosphere:

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Around the Rink – August 18 Edition

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The time left before training camp is expiring quickly, and pre-season action is just around the corner! As you get ready for the 2010-11 NHL season, remember to bookmark Niklas Kronwall’s new site, www.niklaskronwall.com, so that you can get more ‘Kronwalled’ action whenever you feel the need.

Here’s a look around the DRW fan blogs:

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Around the Rink – August 11 Edition

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Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch released a statement to the media on Monday saying that he is interested in purchasing the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. Here’s what members of the media are saying about the Pistons situation, and all other things involving Hockeytown:

Here’s what the DRW bloggers are saying about the Winged Wheel:

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Around the Rink – August 4 Edition

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Here is the latest on what the media is saying about Mike Modano coming to Hockeytown and everything else involving the Wings:

The DRW bloggers discuss all the latest Wings’ news:

Babcocks’ Death Stare appreciates the way the Modano signing will be handled, unlike other contract signings this year.

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Around the Rink – July 28 Edition

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With September fast approaching, the Red Wings have been busy finalizing details for the upcoming season. The team has officially renewed their radio broadcast agreement with 97.1 The Ticket (CBS RADIO Detroit), and they are also hosting the 2010 NHL Prospects Tournament at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City from September 11-15. Read more in the following links:

The Red Wings’ official website gives the details on the terms of the agreement with 97.1 The Ticket, and discusses which teams and prospects will be participating in the tournament.

Here’s a glance at what the DRW bloggers are talking about:

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Around the Rink – July 21

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Mike Modano said he will not be making a decision until he skates next month, but there is still plenty of Red Wings material being posted around the Web.

The Red Wings’ official website looks at Valtteri Filppula’s numbers from last season, discusses prospect Nick Oslund’s upcoming year, and reports that Mike Babcock is confident that Modano will become a Wing.

Here’s a look at the DRW blogs:

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Around the Rink – July 14 Edition

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The Red Wings hosted their annual development camp this week, bringing in some of their top prospects and invitees for on and off-ice training. While Joe Louis Arena was without power for most of the camp, the Wings’ prospects headed over to City Sports Arena in Detroit to continue their learning experiences. Here’s a look around the Internet for coverage of the development camp and all other things Red Wings.

Here’s a look around the DRW blogs:

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Around the Rink – July 7 Edition

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The holiday weekend ended with sad news for the hockey world Monday, as it was announced that former Red Wing Bob Probert passed away at age 45. Here is a look around the Web with articles concerning Probert and all things Red Wings.

Here’s what the DRW bloggers are discussing:

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Around the Rink – June 30 Edition

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It’s been a busy week for Ken Holland and the Wings’ management staff; the 2010 NHL Draft was held in L.A. on Friday, and the free agency signing period begins tomorrow. Here’s what websites are saying about the Wings’ draftees and free agency outlook.

Here’s a glance at what some DRW blogs are saying:

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