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Detroit — The Red Wings have missed the playoffs for the last seven consecutive seasons. General manager Steve Yzerman assembled a roster this summer that looks deeper and more talented in his fifth season managing the Wings. But to say it’s a playoffs-or-bust season, or having the playoffs as the single, sharp focus in mind,
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Detroit — There was a bit of uneasiness for Red Wings’ prospect Cross Hanas, and it was entirely understandable. For Hanas, last weekend’s NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City was his first live test after undergoing shoulder surgery around midseason, while playing in Grand Rapids. Hanas wasn’t sure what to expect once the puck dropped
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Stephen Whyno |  Associated Press Mike Babcock resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday after just two months on the job, following word earlier this week of him asking players to show him photos on their phones. The team announced Babcock’s shocking departure in the aftermath of an investigation by the NHL Players’
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Detroit − Richard “Rip” Hamilton and his Pistons teammates would come downtown occasionally to practice at Detroit Mercy’s Calihan Hall. Hamilton wishes he could do what today’s Pistons do: Play in downtown Detroit. “Oh, my goodness, I would love to,” Hamilton said with a big grin. “Me and Chauncey (Billups) used to talk about that
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Detroit — Goaltender James Reimer was excited to sign a free-agent contract with the Detroit Red Wings, but even Reimer admits there might have been one family member who matched his level of excitement. Reimer’s older sister, Christy, can break out her Wings gear again. “She’s a die-hard Red Wings fan,” Reimer said, after signing
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Detroit — Christian Fischer spent seven seasons in Arizona, but Fischer knew when he entered free agency on July 1 that he wasn’t going back. Fischer wasn’t given a qualifying offer by the Phoenix Coyotes, making him an unrestricted free agent. Teams called and expressed interest, but Fischer’s mind kept wandering toward the Red Wings.
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John Wawrow |  Associated Press [embedded content] Buffalo, N.Y. – Though Rick Jeanneret’s booming, youthful voice has gone silent, his memory will remain cherished by generations of fans and NHL players who heard him call Buffalo Sabres games over a 51-year career. Messages of condolence paying tribute to the broadcaster affectionally nicknamed “RJ” and regarded as
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