A few weeks ago the Detroit Lions fired defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant. Speaking about the firing, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said “I just want to see us all on the same page, If we’re going to get beat, it’s because we’re—maybe we’re getting outrun or we’re not quite in-phase, but at least we’re…
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The Detroit Red Wings need Jakub Vrana to be better on defense
Last season saw Detroit Red Wings left wings (LW) Jakub Vrana score 13 goals, 6 assists 19 points in just 26 games played. Vrana was coming off of shoulder surgery which lead to the forward missing most of the season. Offense has never been an issue for Vrana, defense that is another story entirely. A…
Head coach Jeff Blashill believes the Detroit Red Wings are a better hockey team this season
Last season the Detroit Red Wings had 17 wins and 39 points in the COVID shortened 71 game NHL season. This season the Red Wings are 18 wins and 49 points in another COVID shortened NHL season. With only a one win difference in the two seasons, Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill insists his…
The Detroit Red Wings need Danny DeKeyser to stay consistent
Embed from Getty Images Missing 27 of the first 47 games with two separate hand injuries that required surgery, Detroit Red Wings defensemen Danny DeKeyser played in the fewest games of his six full NHL seasons. His play improved when he returned. The the Red Wings need him to stay consistent. In the 2018-19 NHL…
2019 Detroit Lions defense may be one of the best in the NFL
Embed from Getty Images With the Detroit Lions offense learning a new system, Lions general manager Bob Quinn built a defense that is fearsome. Friday it was reported Detroit signed former Green Bay Packer All-Pro Mike Daniels to a one year deal. The former Packer was released for salary cap reasons. Before the Lions were…
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Dennis Cholowski looks to improve and stick in Detroit
Embed from Getty Images Last season nothing came easy for Detroit Red Wings rookie defenseman Dennis Cholowski. After a solid start to the 2018-19 NHL season, Cholowski’s play had slipped a lot. Hot on his tail was another Red Wings rookie defender, Filip Hronek who overcame his own shortcomings and earned more playing time. Dennis…
The Detroit Red Wings 2019 NHL draft: Day 2
Embed from Getty Images April 19, 2019, Steve Yzerman returned to the Detroit Red Wings organization. The only organization he knew during his 20 year Hall of Fame career. When he fielded questions from the media right after accepting the general manager position, Yzerman was asked what his first order of business would be. His…
Could the Detroit Red Wings trade a young forward for a defenseman?
Embed from Getty Images At the World Championships, Detroit Red Wings forward Anthony Mantha is generating a lot of buzz. With 3 goals, 4 assists and 7 points in three games. Anthony Mantha could have possibly increased … his trade value. No Red Wings fan should read too much into that. Steve Yzerman pointed out…
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…
Michigan Wolverines: defense will be scary good
With questions on offense. The Michigan Wolverines have an outstanding defense. One that will be fun to watch
