Good afternoon…it’s Tuesday. Staffer Brian Kalisher here because the boss man (editor Caples) is busy.
Quick hits
The Red Wings were off last night after a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon. They suit up tonight in Philadelphia to take on an always-tough Philadelphia squad. With the amount of injuries the Wings currently have, a road win would be a big success tonight.
Red Wings icon Steve Yzerman is set to be the executive director of the 2014 Canadian Olympic Team. Canadian folks must be excited, considering Yzerman led the team to a gold medal in Vancouver.
Highlight reel
The red-hot Niklas Kronwall chatted with the fellas from NHL Live.
Outside the Mitten
Former Ferris State Bulldog Chris Kunitz posted the game-winner last night against Phoenix. Because of that, he’s our Michi-gamer of the night.
Michigan man Marty Turco will be suiting up for the Bruins after the team lost Tuukka Rask to injury.
Check it out
The Red Wings’ Chris Conner has played every level of his hockey career in Michigan, showing just how strong hockey is in the Mitten. Check out our feature on him.
Next up
Join us tomorrow for Red Wings coverage and stay tuned for plenty – and we mean plenty – of youth state championship coverage coming up shortly.