You’ve probably already seen this, but just in case: As Megan said on Twitter, Intimidating invitation to an open skate, but freaking awesome! Via @DetroitRedWings. Also, check out Bill’s smackdown of a Wild blogger here. Great stuff, though I...

Update (6:20 PM): Bill points out that the Wings’ language on their own site is less specific than the “minimum of two weeks” coming from the media. Instead, they choose “indefinitely.” Note that Bruce MacLeod listed “indefinitely” first, but followed...

First off: The Ericsson injury. Could have hit the team pretty hard, but they battled through it to their credit. There’s a lot of positive to take away from that, despite the obvious suckiness of the injury itself. Second: The Ericsson injury and the...

Update (1:25 PM, 15. Dec): Paul Kukla has this to say: I am hearing no tear in Ericson’s knee, expected to be out 2-3 weeks. No idea where exactly Paul’s hearing that, but he’s a trustworthy source. Good news. - Matt Update (8:19 AM, 15. Dec):...

Update (2:35 PM): Megan on Newbury from the comments: Oh. My. Gosh. Why, oh why? Newbury is torture. 19 points, sure. You know how you all felt about Bert before he scored 4 goals in 2 games? Yeah. Wasted chances. Turnovers. Stupid decisions with the...