Embed from Getty Images The Grand Rapids Griffins, have won the Calder Cup in 2012-13 and last season. The Detroit Red Wings can not count on this being the start of something bigger. Stanley Cup, teams are built. Drafted and developed players carry teams success or failure. It is really hard to know exactly how a…
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Detroit Tigers: what is fueling this team
Embed from Getty Images Picked to be one if not the worst teams in baseball the Detroit Tigers are not allowing forecasters dictate team success and or failure. Two times this past week the Detroit tigers, put 10 or more runs on the scoreboard. But that is impossible! They were picked to be awful. It…
Detroit Lions: need to be at least 9-7
Embed from Getty Images Matt Patricia, was brought in because the Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn, wanted a coach who would push the team to a championship level. It was and is a gamble. After former Detroit, Jim Caldwell posted back to back 9-7 records with a playoff appearance Bob Quinn demanded more.He’s in…
Detroit Red Wings: built for speed
Embed from Getty Images The rebuilding Detroit Red Wings, have done a good job at drafting players who are starting to see ice time in Motown. The Red Wings, have done a very good job at drafting both skill and speed. It is one thing to have a few fast players on a roster….
Detroit Tigers: they are actually watchable
Embed from Getty Images They were supposed to be bad. Really bad. While they are two games below .500 the Detroit Tigers, in the first full year of a rebuild has refused to roll over and play dead. They are by no means a great team. They may not even be a good team. But…
Detroit Tigers: prospect profile Kyle Funkhouser
Embed from Getty Images Other than having the best last name in the Detroit tigers, minor league system. Kyle Funkhouser. This guy can bring it. At 6′ 2″ he is actuall one of the Tigers shorter pitching propects. Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2016. Funkhouser, has blown through rookie ball and High A ball. Kyle , fastball…
Detroit Lions: draft needs
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions are in the best shape of all the Detroit sports teams. Yet, there is work to be done in order for the team to contend year in and year out. As the 2018 NFL draft nears. Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn, needs to prioritize the top…
Columbus Blue Jackets: Werenski
Embed from Getty Images The Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, has built the team from the back (goalie and defense) out. The Blueliners for the Blue Jackets, are the driving force of the team. Enter what many say will be the teams next captain Zach Werenski. Drafted in the first round of the 2015 NHL…
Star Wars: this one is personal
Embed from Getty Images Then He said “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 18:3 It always takes me back to my childhood. Star Wars. I have been blessed to see every film in original format in…
Detroit Lions: Jarrad Davis
Embed from Getty Images A first round draft selection in last years NFL draft. The Detroit Lions have chosen to build around linebacker Jarrad Davis. For good reason. Jarrad Davis, struggled at times last season. Many young linebackers do. In fact he was taken completely out of third down coverage because he had blown a…
