The Red Wings loss to Vancouver Wednesday was disturbing. I don't recall a game in which the opposing team continually got behind the Red Wings' defense like that. I don't know if it would be fair to put the loss on goaltender Jimmy Howard, but it wasn't like he stepped forward, either. Getting pulled like that could be significant. I do wonder if Chris Osgood will get an opportunity. It could be Ozzie's late-career M.O. t0 play poorly most of the season and then come on just in time for the playoffs. That team needs to wake up. It was sure asleep Wednesday. And time is no longer on the Red Wings side.

Random Thoughts

- No LenDale White for the Lions. He was tendered by the Titans as a restricted free agent and would cost the Lions a second-round draft choice to get him. That is not happening. Still think the Lions would benefit from a bigger every down back.

- I took a long look at The Palace when I was there Tuesday, and it really hit home just how much nicer a venue it is than Joe Louis Arena. The lower-level suites, the wide concourses, the restaurants. Just much nicer. Couldn't help but thinking what a cash cow it would be for the Red Wings in comparison to Joe Louis. It would be naive to think they haven't thought the same thing.



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