Embed from Getty Images Saturday night we will find out exactly where the Detroit Red Wings, will be picking in the 2018 NHL draft. But fear not where that spot is. The rebuilding Red Wings, will have an impact player in their system after the NHL draft. I know that the #1 pick is glamorous….
Detroit Lions: it is draft day
Embed from Getty Images Today players who have worked to get to the NFL will get the call. Some early and some late. For the Detroit Lions, it is a very important draft for a team on the cusp to take the next step. Bob Quinn, Detroit general manager seems to have a rule of…
Detroit Tigers: when should a prospect be called up
Embed from Getty Images With many of the organization’s top prospects thriving in the minor leagues. Detroit Tiger, fans are wondering when they will be called up. A prospect is inserted because they can help the parent team. Or they are ready. A prospect should never be called up if a team is struggling. There…
Columbus Blue Jackets: not ready for prime time
Embed from Getty Images For the first time in franchise history the Columbus Blue Jackets, made back to back Stanley Cup playoff appearances. Second year in a row the team failed to make it out of the first round. This one hurts. The Blue Jackets were up 2 games to 0. Only to lose 4…
Detroit Pistons: in four season head coach Stan Van Gundy is 152-176
Embed from Getty Images THE meeting is supposed to take place this week. Detroit Pistons, owner Tom Gores and Stan Van Gundy are set to discuss the season and what lies ahead. At 152-176 one would expect Van Gundy, has some explaining to do to his boss. After all four years ago he was brought…
Detroit Red Wings: winning a Calder Cup does not always mean a Stanley Cup is close
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…
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…
