Red Wings Media Watch

Sunday, July 6

Wings roster set: Probable line combos ... | www.freep.com | Jul 6 6:30 am
With the signings of Marian Hossa, right, and Ty Conklin, the Wings' roster for next season is pretty much set. A possible line chart: ... More »

Some things you might not know about new Wing ... | www.freep.com | Jul 6 6:30 am
Who: Marian Hossa. ... More »

Photo gallery: Best pics of new Red Wing Mari ... | www.freep.com | Jul 6 5:38 am

RED WINGS FREE AGENCY: Hossa bashed for picki ... | www.freep.com | Jul 6 3:24 am
Marian Hossa couldn't escape scrutiny last week, even when it seemed absurd to fault him for his decision to join the Red Wings. ... More »

News quiz: Why did Marian Hossa take less mon ... | www.freep.com | Jul 6 1:00 am
Test your knowledge of current sports events for the past week: (For the most part, there are no right or wrong answers, so everybody scores a 5.) 1With whom is ... More »

Fans: Would you trade two Stanley Cups for on ... | www.freep.com | Jul 6 1:00 am
Red Wings fans talk about Marian Hossa and next year's Cup chances. Dave Budowick 26, Chesterfield Township Reaction to the Hossa signing? It was great getting ... More »

Star Valtteri Filppula will stay with Wings ... | www.freep.com | Jul 6 1:00 am
Restricted free agent Valtteri Filppula is heading to arbitration, and that's a good thing for fans of the Red Wings. ... More »

Saturday, July 5

Penguins respond to Hossa shunning them for W ... | www.freep.com | Jul 5 11:06 pm
Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and defenseman Brooks Orpik responded in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review to Marian Hossa shunning the Penguins to sign wit ... More »

Filppula will remain a Red Wing after filing ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 5 10:26 pm
DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings no longer have to worry about another team luring away restricted free-agent forward Valtteri Filppula with an offer sheet. He ... More »

Photo gallery: Detroit's 10 worst free agent ... | www.freep.com | Jul 5 6:19 am
The Dumars, Dombrowskis and Illitchs of the area have made their fair share of great signings. But not every move can be positive. Take a look at our top 10 lis ... More »

Wings the big winner in NHL offseason, but Ze ... | www.freep.com | Jul 5 6:02 am
Winners and losers can be defined in all sorts of manner during NHL free agency. ... More »

Photo gallery: The top NHL free agent signing ... | www.freep.com | Jul 5 4:41 am
The Wings nabbed high-scoring forward Marian Hossa shortly into the free agent period this summer. Was that the top free-agent acquisition of the summer so far? ... More »

Sports briefs: Jagr is headed for a team in R ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 5 2:02 am
Forward Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team Friday, a day after his split with the Rangers, returning to the club he joined during the NHL's 2004-05 lockout ... More »

Wings' Filppula among 15 players to take club ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 5 2:00 am
The deadline for teams to decide to take players to salary arbitration is Sunday. ... More »

Friday, July 4

Filppula's agent: No offer sheet yet ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 4 11:55 pm
AP file photoRed Wings forward Valtteri Filppula has not received an offer sheet from the Vancouver Canucks, his agent says. Filppula is a restricted free agent ... More »

National columnist: Red Wings, Devils win in ... | www.freep.com | Jul 4 6:02 pm
Lyle Richardson, better known as Spector on Foxsports.com, writes that the Marian Hossa deal made the Red Wings one of the big winners in this year's free agenc ... More »

Columnist: New Red Wing Hossa took easy way o ... | www.freep.com | Jul 4 4:35 pm
In the same manner that a big fat wallet is the best accessory when cruising through Orange County, the Red Wings just looked that much better with their bruise ... More »

How past Red Wings free agents have fared ... | www.freep.com | Jul 4 3:44 am
Marian Hossa's one-year, $7.4-million deal is just the latest in a long line of high-profile free-agent signings for the Wings in the past 10 years: ... More »

Brad Stuart re-signing was a no-brainer ... | www.freep.com | Jul 4 3:42 am
My thoughts? It sure is great to be a Wings fan, isn't it? They have a clear philosophy. They specify what they need, target certain players and swiftly address ... More »

Pittsburgh columnist: Hossa must see somethin ... | www.freep.com | Jul 4 3:25 am
Have you seen that commercial where the guy is encamped on the sofa with his woman, hostage to some tear-jerker chick flick, when he's interrupted by a ring ton ... More »

DREW SHARP: Too bad more athletes aren't like ... | www.freep.com | Jul 4 3:20 am
Marian Hossa is a Red Wing because he wants to win a Stanley Cup. That's as pure as it gets in sports. He took less money and fewer years — shunning guaranteed ... More »

Post thoughts on Detroit's 10 worst free agen ... | www.freep.com | Jul 4 2:52 am
Love the Marian Hossa signing? You're not alone. But free agent signings haven't always gone well in Detroit. Check out our list of the city's 10 worst free age ... More »

Penguins reward goalie Fleury, 23, with a sev ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 4 2:00 am
PITTSBURGH — The Penguins signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury on Thursday to a seven-year, $35 million contract. ... More »

Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey has turn with S ... | www.freep.com | Jul 4 12:22 am
Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey may not have played one shift in the playoffs, but he was still allowed to take the Stanley Cup to Orangeville, Ontario, near ... More »

Thursday, July 3

Khan on Sports Radio 1370: Hossa determined t ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 3 8:51 pm
Red Wings Insider Ansar Khan appeared on Sports Talk with Ryan Terpstra (WGHN 1370 Grand Haven) Thursday, and the main topic was without a doubt the Wings' surp ... More »

Wings' Holland discusses roster plans on WDFN ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 3 7:02 pm
Red Wings GM Ken Holland spoke to WDFN's Mike (not Bob Wojnowski) Stone and Chris McCosky on Wednesday and Holland discussed the signing of Marian Hossa, his pl ... More »

Top Red Wings' and NHL salaries ... | www.freep.com | Jul 3 6:04 pm
New Red Wings forward Marian Hossa will be second only to captain Nicklas Lidstrom in salary next season. The top five salaries on the team for 2008-09, in mill ... More »

How past Red Wings free agents have fared ... | www.freep.com | Jul 3 5:38 pm
Marian Hossa's one-year, $7.4-million deal is just the latest in a long line of high-profile free-agent signings for the Wings in the past 10 years: ... More »

TSN columnist: Hossa took the easy way out by ... | www.freep.com | Jul 3 4:38 pm
Most people are praising Marian Hossa's decision to pass up more money by signing with the Red Wings, but a Sports Network columnist says the star forward is j ... More »

Penguins sign goalie Fleury to 7-year deal ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 3 3:32 pm
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract. ... More »

Post thoughts on Detroit's 10 worst free agen ... | www.freep.com | Jul 3 4:12 am
Love the Marian Hossa signing? You're not alone. But free agent signings haven't always gone well in Detroit. Check out our list of the city's 10 worst free age ... More »

DREW SHARP: Too bad more athletes aren't like ... | www.freep.com | Jul 3 2:29 am
Marian Hossa is a Red Wing because he wants to win a Stanley Cup. That's as pure as it gets in sports. He took less money and fewer years — shunning guaranteed ... More »

Wings strike it rich with Hossa signing ... | www.freep.com | Jul 3 2:24 am
Mike Babcock remembers Marian Hossa from the 1997 World Juniors, when Babcock was coach of the Canadian team and Hossa was a 17-year-old forward for Slovakia. H ... More »

Holland: Wings don't have many moves left ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 3 2:00 am
DETROIT —After shockingly signing Marian Hossa on Wednesday, the Red Wings roster is pretty much set. ... More »

Michigan tailback Grady charged ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 3 2:00 am
Michigan tailback Kevin Grady faces a hearing July 9 in Wyoming, Mich., District Court on charges he was driving while intoxicated. ... More »

John Niyo: Heist hockey? Hossa's bargain deal ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 3 2:00 am
To the victor go the spoils. ... More »

Stars sign ex-Wing forward Avery for four yea ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 3 2:00 am
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars know all about Sean Avery — the history of mouthing off to teammates as well as foes, that he's a two-time NHL leader in penalty min ... More »

Bob Wojnowski: Wings' future success ensured ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 3 2:00 am
DETROIT — After you lift the Stanley Cup, you spend the summer filling it up, again and again. And then, when the euphoria ebbs, you deal with the hangover. Fo ... More »

Hossa signing shows why Red Wings are on top ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 3 12:10 am
AP PhotoRed Wings general manager Ken Holland already has his eyes on a long-term deal with Marian Hossa, if he can get players such as Henrik Zetterberg and Jo ... More »

Red Wings expected to rally around Hossa ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 3 12:05 am
AP PhotoMarian Hossa was on the losing end of the Stanley Cup finals with the Pittsburgh Penguins. DETROIT — Win one for Marian? That won't be the Detroit Red ... More »

Wednesday, July 2

Wings land a big one in free agent Hossa ... | www.detnews.com | Jul 2 11:37 pm
DETROIT — Forward Marian Hossa turned down reported offers of close to $100 million from other teams to come to the Red Wings on a 1-year contract for $7.4 mil ... More »

Allen on WDFN: Wings sold Hossa on winning, n ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 2 5:29 pm
USA Today's Kevin Allen spoke to WDFN's Mike Stone about the Red Wings' signing of Marian Hossa, and, in the 10:39 interview, Allen says that the Red Wings' tra ... More »

Red Wings sign Hossa for one year, $7.4 milli ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 2 12:43 pm
AP PhotoMarian Hossa, right, had 29 goals and 66 points last season while splitting time with Atlanta and the Red Wings' opponent in the Stanley Cup finals, the ... More »

Red Wings re-sign Stuart, bring in goalie Con ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 2 12:05 am
AP File PhotoRed Wings general manager Ken Holland said Detroit might be interested in bringing back Todd Bertuzzi at the right price. DETROIT — The Detroit Re ... More »

Tuesday, July 1

Wings appear out of bidding for high-end forw ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 1 5:17 pm
AP File PhotoThe Red Wings were only interested in Brian Rolston if he was willing to accept a one-year deal. The Red Wings appear to be out of the bidding for ... More »

Conklin has inside track on backup goaltendin ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 1 3:10 pm
AP File PhotoThe Red Wings have signed former Penguins goalie Ty Conklin to a one-year deal. The Red Wings have signed goaltender Ty Conklin, formerly of Pittsb ... More »

Wings sign Stuart for four years, $15 million ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 1 12:05 pm
AP PhotoBrad Stuart will remain a Red Wing, signing a four-year deal with Detroit. The Wings have signed defenseman Brad Stuart to a four-year deal worth $3.75 ... More »

Red Wings among ESPY nominees ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 1 11:22 am
AP PhotoThe Detroit Red Wings are among six teams, including the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants, Boston Celtics, Kansas men's basketball and Tennessee women's ... More »

Red Wings re-sign Lilja, remain hopeful on St ... | www.mlive.com | Jul 1 12:05 am
AP PhotoThe Detroit Red Wings signed Andreas Lilja, center, to a two-year deal that will pay him $1.25 million per season. DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings re-s ... More »

Monday, June 30

Lilja signs for two years, Stuart mulls offer ... | www.mlive.com | Jun 30 6:19 pm
Quick update on the status of the Detroit Red Wings' free agents: I spoke today with Ken Holland, who said Andreas Lilja is officially signed. It's a two-year d ... More »

Tuesday, June 17

How to build a champ: Which Wings were drafte ... | www.freep.com | Jun 17 3:44 pm
Photos of every member of the Stanley Cup Champion Red Wing team and how they were acquired by the organization. ... More »

Monday, June 9

Photo gallery: See every goal of the Wings' p ... | www.freep.com | Jun 9 4:18 am

Saturday, June 7

RELIVE THE MAGIC OF THE RED WINGS CHAMPIONSHI ... | www.freep.com | Jun 7 4:17 am
Your top Red Wings photos are here: An inside look at the locker room. Shots of the postgame VIP party and the best downtown parade votes. ... More »

Friday, June 6

Flashback: Relive the 1997, '98 and '02 cup w ... | www.freep.com | Jun 6 9:27 am
Did you shiver the first time Steve Yzerman picked up the Stanley Cup? What about when Vladdie was wheeled out to the ice in 1998? And remember the glee of Scot ... More »

Monday, May 19

Photo gallery: Our Wings Dream Team ... | www.freep.com | May 19 3:50 am
The Free Press staff selects — in no particular order — our top 30 Red Wings of all time. Someone missing from the list? Let us know at sportsletters@freepres ... More »