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Fisticuffs Fly in Flames-Red Wings Throwback Donnybrook
The two teams got into a raucous old-time hockey brawl.
The Biggest Frauds of the Young NHL Season
From the Golden Knights to Pope Francis, here are 10 unsustainable starts less than 20 games in.
These Campaigns are Battling Pro Teams Redeveloping Neighborhoods to Build New Stadiums
Local activists are here to play ball.
DGB Grab Bag: Zetterberg Spills the Beans, the Horn of Doom, and Gretzky's Soap Debut
Why yes, this is the second straight week that we're analyzing NHL cameos in iconic soap operas.
How Detroit's Octopus-Tossing Tradition Started
It dates back to 1952 when local fish market owner Pete Cusimano chucked the first octopus at the Red Wings' former home, Olympia Stadium. The unique custom carried on to Joe Louis Arena, and is still going strong today.
How Detroit's Octopus-Tossing Tradition Started
It dates back to 1952 when local fish market owner Pete Cusimano chucked the first octopus at the Red Wings' former home, Olympia Stadium. The unique custom carried on to Joe Louis Arena, and is still going strong today.
Bob Probert's Family Spread His Ashes in Joe Louis Arena Penalty Box
Probert spent the majority of his career in Detroit, where he made his mark as one of the game's most legendary enforcers.
Riley Sheahan Couldn't Score All Season, but Got the Final Goal at Joe Louis Arena
The Red Wings forward busted out of his historically bad slump by scoring twice in Detroit's final game of the season. It marked his first goals in exactly a year.
How the Hockey World Has Changed Since the Red Wings Last Missed the Playoffs
The Red Wings' remarkable postseason streak finally came to an end. For the first time since the 1990-91 season, Detroit won't be in the playoffs.
Detroit's Riley Sheahan Forgot How to Score and Now Owns an NHL Record No One Wants
He's taken 86 shots this season and hasn't scored once. That's not good.
The Teams Most Likely to Sell Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline
The Avalanche and Coyotes are the obvious ones. After that, it's not as clear, but Down Goes Brown identified a number of clubs that should probably be sellers.
Red Wings and Tigers Owner Mike Ilitch Paid Rent for Rosa Parks
Following the news of Mike Ilitch's death, there's been renewed interest in the story about him and civil-rights pioneer Rosa Parks.