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Detroit Red Wings are making do with what they have

Los Angeles Times — Injuries have forced the Red Wings to rely heavily on rookies this season, but they are fifth in the West after sweeping the Ducks over the weekend.The Detroit Red Wings expected life would be complicated after the retirement of incomparable defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom and pesky forward Tomas Holmstrom. But they didn't expect a steady stream of injuries would constantly test them and force them to rely heavily on rookies this season.

Los Angeles Kings March 25, 2013

Eaton and Letang reunited - 03-13-13

Empty Netters | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — In the first two full seasons of Kris Letang's NHL career, he was primarily teamed with veteran Mark Eaton as a defensive partner. That grouping played a significant role in helping the team advance to Stanley Cup Finals in 2008 and 2009 (above, with Marc-Andre Fleury and Detroit's Tomas Holmstrom). Eaton left the team as a free agent in 2010. Since then, Letang worked with a variety of partners such as Brooks Orpik, Paul Martin, Matt Niskanen and others to varying levels of success. The penguins brought Eaton back as a free agent last month. After a handful of practices and a few games on th...

Pittsburgh Penguins March 13, 2013

Detroit Red Wings Mike Babcock has been NHL's best coach this season, says TSN.ca columnist

Grand Rapids Press — Despite a rash of injuries and losses that include defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom and Tomas Holmstrom, Babcock has the Red Wings holding down a playoff spot with a 7-5-2 record entering tonight's game in Minnesota.

Detroit Red Wings February 17, 2013

Nicklas Lidstrom returns to sign autographs, attend Wings games

Detroit News — Lidstrom and likewise retired former teammate Tomas Holmstrom will be signing autographs Saturday at the 97.1 The Ticket's Fourth Annual Detroit SportsFest at Novi's Suburn Collection Showplace Exhibit Hall A.

Detroit Red Wings February 12, 2013

Former Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom returning to Detroit to attend home games this week

Grand Rapids Press — LIdstrom will be joined at 97.1 The Ticket's fourth annual SportsFest by good friend and recently retired Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom and he's expected to attend home games Wednesday vs. St. Louis and Friday vs. Anaheim.

Detroit Red Wings February 12, 2013

Lidstrom, Holmstrom to sign autographs at Saturday's SportsFest

Wings Blog | Detroit News — Nicklas Lidstrom will be back in town this week – just not wearing a Red Wings sweater. Lidstrom and fellow retired former teammate Tomas Holmstrom will be signing autographs Saturday...

Detroit Red Wings February 12, 2013

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