Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings are expected to announce a one year extension for longtime Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard at some point this week. The deal is believed to in the $4 million dollar range. The Detroit Red Wings drafted Howard 64th overall in 2003, he recently played his 500th game and…
Tommy John surgery recommended for Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer
Embed from Getty Images One tragic bullpen session promptly ended Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer’s season before it even began. The Tigers announced Tuesday that Fulmer has been recommended for Tommy John surgery. At some point in the bullpen session Fulmer began to experience right elbow soreness a red flag for any pitcher. The result…
The Detroit Red Wings are facing a HUGE offseason
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings have been rebuilding their roster. That is not new news. During this time the Red Wings have placed emphasis on restocking with promising young talent. The Wings are in a good position to win the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery. But there is more to the offseason story….
Michigan Spring practice underway, Shea Patterson may not be the #1 quarterback
Embed from Getty Images Michigan Wolverines head football coach Jim Harbaugh has three quarterbacks on his roster who are all highly regarded. Last season starting quarterback Shea Patterson returned for his senior season after starting all 13 games and complete 64.6% of his passes for 2,600 yards, 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2018. Patterson…
Detroit Lions are Wins Above Replacment free agent winners
Embed from Getty Images One week into the NLF offseason, Pro Football Focus looked at each teams additions and subtractions, along with Wins Above Replacement or WAR. The Detroit Lions came is as the 4th biggest winner. Wins Above Replacement, is a non-standardized sabermetric statistic developed to sum up a player’s total contributions to his…
Detroit Tigers prospect update Parker Meadows
Embed from Getty Images Parker Meadows is a prospect all Detroit Tigers fans need to both know and follow. He is one of the Detroit Tigers most exciting prospects based on his high ceiling. The Tigers drafted Meadows last summer out of high school for good reason. Playing in 22 rookie ball games last summer…
The Detroit Pistons look like they will end the cities playoff drought
Embed from Getty Images Detroit has not seen a professional sports team in the playoffs since 2016. The city has produced eight championships since 1984. No Detroit team is close to winning a championship. These are sad days in Motown. The Detroit Tigers have not been in the post season since they were swept in…
Michigan State Spartans win the Big Ten tournament
Embed from Getty Images The third time was not the charm for the Michigan Wolverines basketball team. Michigan State trailing at halftime fought back and eventually beat their biggest rival for the third time this season. This time Michigan State walked away tournament champions. Another game, another injury for the Michigan State Spartans. This time…
After free agency are the Detroit Lions better?
Embed from Getty Images Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn was aggressive. Starting day one of the free agent signing period. Nabbing two of the NFL’s top free agents as well the markets top tight end. The Detroit Lions appeared to be better. Upon further review there are still questions. The Detroit Lions still need:…
As the season winds down Detroit Red Wings Larkin and Athanasiou have a shot at 30 goals
Embed from Getty Images It has been one full decade since the Detroit Red Wings have had a 30 goal scorer. In a lost season for the Detroit Red Wings it is about what is next. It shows how close the organization is to returning to competitive hockey again by have two of the teams…