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Red Wings seeking more strong play from Derek Meech, Justin Abdelkader
Both played strong games in St. Louis on Saturday and both earned praise from coach Mike Babcock. But all that got them was a pass to play Monday against Dallas and nothing beyond. Comment?
On Red Wings defensmen's scoring issues, Todd Bertuzzi's hands, and a top prospect
For this Sunday evening version of "odds and ends," we start a little Red Wings-related journey around the interwebs here on MLive.com, where Ansar Khan spoke to Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom and usual defensive partner Brian Rafalski about their scoring struggles: November 28, MLive.com : The pair finished tied for third in scoring among ... Comment?
Scoring production of Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski down from last season
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski, right, has two goals and 10 assists after 24 games. Comment?
Shut Out Twice in a Row at Home, Red Wings Have Nowhere to Go But Up
... Bertuzzi, and Daren Helm have been most guilty of this behavior. But, even players like Pavel Datsyuk and Brian Rafalski are playing with a hesitancy and lack of confidence that has defined Detroit's play of late. Shots on net are great, they're ... Comment?
Red Wings shut out for second consecutive game, lose 3-0 to Flames
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Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood looks up as a Calgary Flames shot pops out from the net for a goal in the third period. Comment?
RWC's initial prospect ranking names Red Wings graduate-to-be Jakub Kindl as team's top prospect
... her than a smallish defenseman, but he has superb puck sills and knows that the Red Wings expect him to watch Brian Rafalski very closely as he slowly develops into a second-pair defenseman. Recommend Recommend ( 0 ) Comment?
Pavelec makes 40 saves, Thrashers blank Red Wings
... after leaving the bench. He also took advantage of the large gap Red Wing defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski left between them. -- NOTES: Kozlov played for Detroit from 1991-92 to 2000-01. ... Thrashers executive vice president and ... Comment?
Miller seizes opportunity for 1st Red Wings goal
... Meech played mostly with Brad Stuart, Jonathan Ericsson was with Nicklas Lidstrom, and Brett Lebda with Brian Rafalski. Scoreboard Red Wings forward Drew Miller celebrates his first goal as a Wing with Nicklas Lidstrom. (AP) A version of this story ... Comment?
Patrick Eaves to sit out tonight for Red Wings
... coach Mike Babcock indicated on Tuesday that it'll be Nicklas Lidstrom-Jonathan Ericsson and Brad Stuart-Brian Rafalski. He'll then rotate Lidstrom, Rafalski and Stuart to play with Brett Lebda and Derek Meech. Jimmy Howard will start in goal. ... Comment?
Nashville 3, Detroit 1: Slow start, Predators goalie Pekka Rinne doom Red Wings
... links Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom tries to screen Predators goalie Pekka Rinne on a shot by defenseman Brian Rafalski during the Wings' 3-1 loss in Nashville. (AP) A version of this story appears on page 1B of the Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, print ... Comment?
Niklas Kronwall bears no ill will toward Georges Laraque; Red Wings...
... floating thing, have two pairs.'' The top two pairs will remain the same (Nicklas Lidstrom-Jonathan Ericsson, Brian Rafalski-Brad Stuart). They'll play against the opponent's top two lines. Then he'll pair one of those players with Brett Lebda and ... Comment?
Red Wings' Mike Babcock to juggle defense pairings; Jimmy Howard will start in goal vs. Atlanta
... floating thing, have two pairs.'' The top two pairs will remain the same (Nicklas Lidstrom-Jonathan Ericsson, Brian Rafalski-Brad Stuart). They'll play against the opponent's top two lines. Then he'll pair one of those players with Brett Lebda and ... Comment?
Red Wings win in SO, snap Sharks 6-game win streak
... Rob Blake didn't play because of an upper-body injury. His left arm was in a sling. ... Detroit defensemen Brian Rafalski and Jonathan Ericsson returned after missing a game with the flu. ... San Jose head equipment manager Mike Aldrich worked his ... Comment?
Wings mix, match on defense sans Kronwall
... Lidstrom was with fellow Swede Jonathan Ericsson, Brad Stuart was with fellow Canadian Derek Meech, and Brian Rafalski was with fellow American Brett Lebda. 'I thought Rafi and Lebs kind of share the same politics, so they can talk to each other ... Comment?
Red Wigns forward Drew Miller seizes opportunity, gets first Detroit goal
... . Meech played mostly with Brad Stuart, Jonathan Ericsson was with Nicklas Lidstrom, and Brett Lebda with Brian Rafalski. Contact HELENE ST. JAMES: 313-222-2295 or hstjames@freepress.com. Check out her Red Wings blog at freep.com/section/blog09. Comment?
Niklas Kronwall could miss up to eight weeks with knee injury
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... Kronwall on the power play -- and use Meech with Brett Lebda. Babcock also could break up Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski -- though that move proved ineffective earlier this season. 'It's a huge opportunity for me to step in and play the game I know ... Comment?
Wings mix and match on defense without Kronwall
... Lidstrom was with fellow Swede Jonathan Ericsson, Brad Stuart was with fellow Canadian Derek Meech, and Brian Rafalski was with fellow American Brett Lebda. "I thought Rafi and Lebs kind of share the same politics, so they can talk to each other ... Comment?
The Setup: Red Wings @ Predators
... pairings have gotten shuffled like crazy. Most notable is that Babcock has broken up Nicklas Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski , as well as moved Brad Stuart down to help anchor the third pairing. Here's what the production charts have in terms of pair ... Comment?
Wings mix, match on defense sans Kronwall
... Lidstrom was with fellow Swede Jonathan Ericsson, Brad Stuart was with fellow Canadian Derek Meech, and Brian Rafalski was with fellow American Brett Lebda. 'I thought Rafi and Lebs kind of share the same politics, so they can talk to each other ... Comment?
Red Wings must lean on other defensemen with Niklas Kronwall out 4-8 weeks
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... Holland said he will not recall anybody from AHL affiliate Grand Rapids for now. He said Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski and Brad Stuart can log slightly more ice time. Jonathan Ericsson will get an opportunity to play with Stuart at the point on ... Comment?