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Journalist. Enthusiast. Author of "On The Clock: Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft" and "The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings" from Triumph Books.

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On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings Available in bookstores & online from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Triumph Books. For personalized copies, contact Hstjames @freepress .com

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Red Wings' Dylan Larkin on possibly being fan-voted to the 2020 NHL All-Star Game: "Please don’t vote. I like the days off more.”

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The New York Rangers, who had 79 points and who took part in the 2020 playoffs, win the first pick in the 2020 NHL draft. The Detroit Red Wings, who had 39 points & was the only team eliminated when NHL paused March 12, pick 4th. What a farce.

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Red Wings D Moritz Seider said he chose 53 because he had watched Herbie the Lovebug movie the day before he was asked what number he wanted to wear.

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Love Filip Zadina's swagger. Said he's going to make Montreal & Ottawa pay for passing on him. “I was telling my agent, if they will pass on me, I’m going to fill their nets with pucks. I want to prove to Detroit that they make a pretty good decision.”

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Red Wings Steve Yzerman says Tyler Bertuzzi has declined to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Will be at camp, following guidelines, but anticipation is he will not travel to games in Canada.

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Pertaining to @JoeSmithTB report of Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM in Tampa Bay, source tells Free Press Yzerman told Lightning players he was going home to Detroit. Has maintained area home while GM of Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says Henrik Zetterberg is done playing hockey.

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What Henrik Zetterberg had to say: "The inconsistency in this league right now, if it's the refs or it's the guys in Toronto or if it's the suspensions or if it's the fines, it's hard for us as players to know what rules we are playing under."

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Dylan Larkin, Michigan man.

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Vladimir Konstantinov at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Robbed of his career in 1997 at age 30, turns 53 next month. One of the best.

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Red Wings forward Brendan Perlini. Took skate to the face in game at Buffalo.

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Red Wings prospect Joe Veleno, whose season in the SHL is over, has been recalled by Wings. Weeklong quarantine begins Sunday, then eligible to play.

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Red Wings place Danny DeKeyser, an alternate captain, on waivers to clear roster spot for Jakub Vrana.

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Tyler Bertuzzi on being the Red Wings' representative at the 2020 All-Star Game: "If they didn’t have to pick someone from every team, I know I wouldn’t be there. But I am excited to get this opportunity."

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Tyler Bertuzzi says he'll be watching Red Wings Saturday when they're in Montreal. Can't travel because not vaccinated. Leads Wings with 5 goals in 3 games.

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Henrik Zetterberg watching Red Wings practice with his son.

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Henrik Zetterberg and son Love at Little Caesars Arena today.

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Dylan Larkin says "enough is enough," with teams trying to push Red Wings around.

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Daniel Sprong says Patrick Kane can have his no. 88.

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Pavel Datsyuk on whether he likes #RedWings being underdog in playoffs: "I don't like to be dog."

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Tyler Bertuzzi has been told to get a place. Sticking with Red Wings.

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Russian Five display at Little Caesars Arena in honor of tonight's anniversary celebration of the 1997 Cup team. Konstantinov & Larionov the only ones who will be at LCA – Fedorov & Kozlov coaching in KHL; Fetisov sanctioned by U.S. gov't over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Joe Veleno carpooled from Detroit to the Toronto Maple Leafs game with his boss, Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman.

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Four-point night for Red Wings rookie Lucas Raymond. He's 19.

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Tyler Bertuzzi: “Not once have I ever said I want to leave.” Says neither he nor his agent have had conversation about trade with Steve Yzerman. “I love it here.” #Redwings

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Good Friday: Red Wings call a presser, and Steve Yzerman will be there via @freep

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Detroit Red Wings welcoming back Steve Yzerman with news conference

The Detroit Red Wings have announced a news conference for 3 p.m. today with owner Chris Ilitch, general manager Ken Holland ... and Steve Yzerman.

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Red Wings F Tyler Bertuzzi says he is not changing his mind about getting vaccinated after bout with COVID-19.

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Former captains watching Red Wings take on Canucks at Little Caesars Arena.

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25 years ago today …

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Former Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov turns 54 today. Here he is taking his turn with the Stanley Cup, June 7, 1997 (📷 Mary Schroeder, DFP).

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Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde on David Perron suspension: "Someone sent me the Auston Matthews crosscheck, pretty similar. For a four-games difference in those two – David's had a clean sheet for 1100 games. I know he was pretty disappointed." via @freep

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Detroit Red Wings' David Perron suspended six games for reckless crosscheck

Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron had a Zoom meeting with the NHL's department of player safety Monday. The result: a six-game suspension.

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Red Wings take to the ice for first day of training camp.

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Red Wings prospects Joe Veleno and Filip Zadina both sticking around the Detroit area most of the summer to work out with guys like Dylan Larkin and Luke Glendening.

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Jeff Blashill says he feels "pissed off" for Dylan Larkin that he feels he has to defend himself for hit. No penalty on Joseph for hitting Larkin right "in the numbers" into the boards. Larkin couldn't practice today. Coming off neck injury in April.

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Dylan Larkin on Henrik Zetterberg stepping away: "I think it’s a sad day for hockey, for the NHL, for Detroit, for Detroit sports. We’re losing an icon." #RedWings

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Detroit Lions just polished off Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field, now Red Wings warming up ahead of taking on Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena.

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"He's a terrible person, the worst I ever met. He’s a bully who was attacking people. ... From 2011 on, I was terrified of being at the rink." via @freep

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Ex-Red Wing Johan Franzen calls Mike Babcock 'the worst (person) I have ever met'

Former Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen: "He’s a bully who was attacking people. ... He would lay into people without any reason.”

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Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman says plan is to name captain this season. Team hasn’t had one since Henrik Zetterberg retired in September 2018. Dylan Larkin expected next captain.

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Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde on his Thanksgiving plans: "I am going to the Lions game. I am actually very excited about it. I'm all on board. It's been a fun team to watch."

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#RedWings announce trophy awarded to to NHL Prospect Tournament champion renamed Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup, after late CapGeek developer.

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Wow. Detroit Red Wings bumped back to 4th. No team needed top pick more.

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Just got off the phone with Detroit Red Wings' latest Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Pavel Datsyuk: He plans to be at ceremony.

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Red Wings retro sweaters, will be worn 10 games, first time November 28.

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Former Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov, who celebrated his 56th birthday Sunday, in attendance at LCA.

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Niklas Kronwall at Red Wings practice in Traverse City this morning.

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Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde on 8:23 p.m. start: "Absolutely awful. And I get it on the big picture, but I don't know why our fans, who are as loyal as can be, have to come to the rink for an 8:23 start. I mean, my family is not coming. They're staying home because of it."

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Red Wings' Steve Yzerman downplayed that being at NHL draft facilitates trades: "It's not like we just wander around the room, kind of looking for somebody & open up the raincoat & sell them a watch or something like that. There is a bit of a plan to it all, believe it or not."

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Ex-Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka fired for peeing into drain via @freep

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Ex-Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka fired for peeing into drain

A lawsuit revealed longtime Detroit Red Wings employee Al Sobotka was fired by Olympia Entertainment for public peeing.

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Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman says Jeff Blashill will return as coach of the Wings. Has no plans to make a change.

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Red Wings lose 4-1 at New York Islanders, are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

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Vladimir Konstantinov here at Little Caesars Arena tonight, and Igor Larionov sitting next to Steve Yzerman in Red Wings management suite.

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Moritz Seider said Dylan Larkin called him to offer congratulations right after Wings drafted him. Wasn’t sure what to say.

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Red Wings F Tyler Bertuzzi called it a "life choice" to refuse COVID-19 vaccine. Said he knows it means he can't play in Canada (9 games) but reiterated it's personal choice.

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Petr Mrazek wearing this mask Saturday. #RedWings

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Jakub Vrana back at Red Wings practice for first time since being placed in players assistance program Oct. 19.

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Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on 2021 draft: "I would hope they push it back, and give us a chance to watch these kids and give these kids a chance to play and put their best foot forward leading up to the draft."

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Priceless answer from Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman when I asked him why his screen was dark & mike muted during Zoom calls with draft prospects: "I was doing Yoga for most of the interviews, so I was trying to not be a distraction."

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Vladislav Namestnikov, who grew up in metro Detroit and is Slava Kozlov's nephew, said Red Wings were at the top of his list in free agency. "It's kind of awesome it happened." Signed 2yr $4M.

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Jeff Blashill said Red Wings' Dylan Larkin "spent eight weeks in a cervical hard collar" after being crosschecked in neck by Dallas' Jamie Benn April 20. That was why Larkin retaliated after TBL Mathieu Joseph drove Larkin into the boards from behind, causing injury.

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Jeff Blashill & his hockey-playing daughter were at a U.S. dev. game & sat next to Tony Granato. Daughter said, "I can’t believe I sat next to Cammi Granato’s brother." That’s the type of impact these women are going to have on lots of girls across the country.” 🇺🇸 🥇

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Message from Murray Howe: "Mr Hockey left this morning peacefully, beautifully, and with no regrets ❤️🙏"

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“I’m ready to get out of here” - Former Wolverine Dylan Larkin after scoring in Wings’ 2-0 victory. @umichball @umichhockey

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Jeff Blashill says Red Wings F Jakub Vrana will start “controlled contact” practices, didn’t want to put timeline on availability to play.

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Jeff Blashill said multiple Red Wings players took advantage of weeklong shutdown to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Red Wings preparing to play NYI Wednesday.

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Jakub Vrana with G, A again tonight, so that's 11 points in 11 games with Red Wings.

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Walked into arena seeing so many children today, the advantage of a family friendly 1 p.m. start. NHL needs more weekend games that start between 1-5 p.m.

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Niklas Kronwall: “‘we embarrassed not only ourselves, but the organization.”

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Pavel Datsyuk makes it official, announces he's leaving Detroit Red Wings, returning to native Russia.

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Michael Brandsegg-Nygård shares how to pronounce his name.

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Moritz Seider said when he came on stage with Red Wings, Steve Yzerman told him, "just be calm and enjoy the moment, because my hands were still shaking and so sweaty."

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Red Wings have signed Vladislav Namestnikov for 2 years, $4 million. Uncle is Slava Kozlov. Played for GM Steve Yzerman in TBL.

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Red Wings on ice for practice today. Lucas Raymond skating with Tyler Bertuzzi and Dylan Larkin.

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D Marc Staal, a UFA, says there's interest in both sides on returning to Red Wings. Was acquired in Oct. in trade with NYR, played all 56 games. Could see him as a fit for Moritz Seider next season, good partner for young player.

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Derek Lalonde on Red Wings goalie Ville Husso's first performance (25 saves in 5-2 victory at Bruins) after a two-week paternity leave: "He should have a kid every six weeks."

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Lucas Raymond, who has made the Red Wings' opening roster, got a phone call Sunday that Steve Yzerman wanted to see him. Was it like being called to the principal's office? "I've never been called to the principal's office."

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Detroit Red Wings prospect Joe Veleno on newcomer Moritz Seider: “Seider is a real good defenseman. I’ve seen a couple of his clips and he moves well, skates well.” Me: “So you took Steve’s advice and Googled him?” Veleno, smiling: “Yeah, I did.”

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Red Wings have told Martin Frk to get a place in Detroit for month-to-month. Needs to find place that allows him to have his French bulldog.

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If Red Wings win Tuesday and Philadelphia wins, Wings make the playoffs, would play the Rangers. First game tentatively Sunday at MSG.

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Filip Zadina on being welcomed back to LCA…

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Marian Ilitch, Kris Draper and Henrik Zetterberg among those here to welcome Steve Yzerman back.

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At 187th, with their 11th pick in the #nhldraft , the Red Wings select Kienan Draper, Kris Draper's son.

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Last week Tomas Tatar pranked Niklas Kronwall by leaving a cane by his locker. Was traded Monday. “I miss him already,” Kronwall said. “Plus, now I have to sit next to Gus.” 🏒 ✈️ 😀

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First time Red Wings practice on main sheet at LCA.

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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider wins 2022 Calder Trophy (as voted by members of @PHWA ). Seider takes home award that eluded Wings greats Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov & Nicklas Lidström – all runner-ups.

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On his 50th birthday, a look back at Nicklas Lidstrom: He missed 44 games in 20 seasons, and the Detroit Red Wings never missed the playoffs via @freep

From stealing apples to winning 4 Stanley Cups: Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom is 50 today

Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom went from third-round draft pick to Detroit Red Wings great who also won Olympic and world championship gold medals

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Jakub Vrana and Troy Stecher skating after Red Wings practice. Vrana (shoulder) not shooting yet.

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Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg on NHL Olympics decision: "I am not really surprised. They probably want something (from) us. As always."

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Red Wings prospect Jonatan Berggren said he and Lucas Raymond have taught fellow SHL-alum Joe Veleno some Swedish, and that while they're in Traverse City, Veleno, the only one with to a car, has been ferrying the 3 around. "He's our Uber driver."

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Vladimir Konstantinov in attendance tonight.

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An octopus just landed on the ice here at Xcel Energy Center after Tyler Bertuzzi's hat trick.

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Red Wings playoffs streak over. Lasted 1991-2016. 6 Stanley Cup Final trips 4 Stanley Cups

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Red Wings forward Filip Zadina is headed back to Detroit. NHL season slated to start mid-January. Had been playing in Czech Republic.

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New Red Wings assistant coach Alex Tanguay, who played for Avalanche 1999-2006, said Kris Draper called him a few days ago & said "You're the first one to cross that bridge. ... It was such a unique rivalry."

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The color of Detroit Red Wings 2023 offseason? Teal.

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Karen Newman, a mainstay during Red Wings championship years, sings the anthem on day honoring 1998 Cup team.

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Farewell Joe. Been a blast having this place as my "office."

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If Darren Helm could convert on breakaways ... he'd have a hundred more goals.

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Alex Delvecchio here at Little Caesars Arena on his 90th birthday.

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Henrik Zetterberg after Wings' 10-1 loss at Montreal: "I’ve played professional hockey for 20 years, I don’t think I’ve ever been a part of anything like what happened here tonight."

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Tyler Bertuzzi on the ice this morning with Red Wings, first day of camp.

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