Embed from Getty Images A report broke Sunday morning that former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland appears to be headed to the Edmonton Oilers. Promoted to senior vice president last month when the Red Wings tabbed Steve Yzerman to be their general manager. Holland leaves good and bad in Detroit. Ken Holland could…
Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame defenseman Red Kelly dies
Embed from Getty Images In February, 91 years old Detroit Red Wings legend had his number 4 raised to the rafters in Little Caesars Arena. A 1969 NHL Hall of Fame inductee Kelly spent 13 of his 20 season in Detroit. The rest would be played with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Red Kelly was the…
Michigan State’s Aaron Henry could be a rising star for the basketball team
Embed from Getty Images At 6 foot 6 Aaron Henry started 22 games as a freshman, for the Spartans averaging 6.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, and was a solid defender for the Spartans who won the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles and reached the Final Four. “Henry is potential is soaring machine ,…
Former Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk pondering a return to the NHL
Embed from Getty Images Pavel Datsyuk, who turns 41 on July 31, left the Detroit Red Wings in 2016 with one year remaining on his contract. agent Dan Milstein, said “He would never under any circumstances consider any other club but the Detroit Red Wings. He was very clear about that when he was leaving…
Predictions for the Detroit Pistons offseason
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Pistons 2018-19 season ended in total disappointment. The Milwaukee Bucks swept them out of the first round of the NBA playoffs with ease. The Pistons have very limited flexibility this offseason, unless they make some dramatic moves to improve the roster, next season will not be much better. Blake…
Detroit Tigers prospect Casey Mize wasted no time in being promoted
Embed from Getty Images The anticipation, has been met. Detroit Tigers top prospect Casey Mize needed just four starts at Single-A to show he simply did not belong. The buzz remained. Not just for Mize, but for the organization’s pitching prospects as a whole, including right-handers Matt Manning and Alex Faedo. “Have you seen what…
In a daring move the Detroit Lions drafted linebacker Jahani Tavai
Embed from Getty Images A product of the University of Hawaii, Jahani Tavai, was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the NFL draft. Lions fans were not happy with the draft pick. But upon further review Tavai is a solid pick. Jahani Tavai, is a heavy handed linebacker who does not…
The Detroit Lions select tight end T.J. Hockenson
Embed from Getty Images T.J. Hockenson is not Eric Ebron in anyway. Let’s just start right there. The former Iowa Hawkeye stand out is miles better than Ebron whom Detroit Lions general manager released two seasons ago. With the Hockenson draft pick Detroit filled a glaring need. T.J. Hockenson is a freak. Standing 6′ 5″…
Eastern Confrence Semifinal Series, Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Embed from Getty Images Having surprised the Tampa Bay Lightning in four games, the Columbus Blue Jackets sat, skated and practiced while waiting for their next opponent. The Blue Jackets are well rested and have healed up for the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs round 2. The Columbus Blue Jackets will begin their quest for Lord…
Michigan State football team returns the No.1 defensive line
Embed from Getty Images In 2018 Michigan State football’s defensive line became the nation’s best run-stopping defense. Kenny Willekes emerged as an All-American. Raequan Williamsand Mike Panasiuk formed an impenetrable wall up the middle. The defensive line is very good, but there are questions. For the Spartans defense to improve during the 2019 season they must find more…