Embed from Getty Images Heading in year two of a rebuild the Detroit Red Wings, needed a solid draft to speed the process up. As the media and fan base had Detroit general manager Ken Holland with one foot out the door. Holland struck back. Ken Holland, a very proud man. He should be his…
Detroit Red Wings: draft profile Joe Veleno
Embed from Getty Images Much the same way Filip Zadina fell in the Detroit Red Wings, lap. So did center Joe Veleno. He was viewed as a lottery pick. Yet Joe Veleno, fell all the way to number 30. The Detroit Red Wings, with their second first round draft pick ended his fall. The 6′…
Detroit Red Wings: draft profile Filip Zadina
Embed from Getty Images As the Detroit Red Wings, entered the 2018 NHL draft they had two areas that needed addressed. Center and defense. Thanks to the Arizona Coyotes, Detroit was handed a gift. How often does an elite goal scorer get past the top 5 picks? Not often. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland,…
Detroit Pistons: the draft
Embed from Getty Images With no wiggle room for free agents. The Detroit Pistons, needed to look to the 2018 NBA draft for depth and roster help. Not having a first round draft pick. Detroit, did well. When the Detroit Pistons traded for Blake Griffin, back in January they gave their first round draft pick…
Father’s Day 2018
Embed from Getty Images As a father has compassion on his children, the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. Psalm 103:13 If Mother’s are the staple of who we are. Father’s are the backbone. It is a gift from God to be a father. Some father’s are involved. Some father’s are more distant….
Detroit Lions: How imroved will the run game be?
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions, have not been in the top half of the NFL since Hall Fame running back Barry Sanders, graced the Detroit backfield. 2018 has Detroit with a new coach, new running backs. What does it mean? Veteran running LeGarrette Blount and rookie Kerryon Johnson, join the attempt to kick start the…
Detroit Lions: Matt Patrica’s way or the highway
Embed from Getty Images Several media outlets say Detroit Lions, head coach Matt Patrica is causing a stir in mini camp. When players do not do the simple things the coaches ask they run. A lot. Some think Patrica, could lose the team. Others say it is a slap on the hand. I say it…
Detroit Red Wings: draft should mimic the Detroit Tigers
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings, need to get better in a few key areas. Much like the Detroit Tigers, the Wings can use the plethora of early draft picks to begin aiding those areas. Fresh off the 2018 MLB draft. The Detroit Tigers did a masterful job of hitting all the team…
Detroit Pistons: head coach before new general manager?
Embed from Getty Images In the good old days owner brought in a new general manager and allowed them to hire the coach they wanted. Tom Gores owner of the Detroit Pistons, does not seem to want that approach. It seems as if the Pistons have narrowed the head coaching position to Dwane Casey, (formerly of…
Detroit Tigers: draft pick Kody Clemens
Embed from Getty Images Needing a dependable second baseman. The Detroit Tigers, got a gift when the son of MLB legend Roger Clemens fell to them in the third round. He projects as a very good middle infielder. Kody Clemens, from the Texas Longhorns, began his college playing days at third base. Late in the…
