A private fireworks celebration in Novi, Michigan went horribly wrong Sunday night. The medical examiner in Novi says mortar shell tipped slightly and exploded into the chest of Matiss Kivlenieks. Early report said he had fallen and suffered head trauma, but the autopsy report released Monday afternoon said it was the blast to the chest that killed him.
"Due respect to Dylan Larkin, but this remains a franchise in search of a focal point player. Are we interested in seeing how Filip Zadina develops and how Bobby Ryan continues on his journey? Sure. Are we interested in seeing the Red Wings on most nights of a truncated season? No.
Since Henrik Zetterberg announced the end of his playing career for the Detroit Red Wings fans were wondering who would replace him. For now it looks like the team will wait another year and go with alternate captains.
The final season ended back in the spring at the Joe Louis Arena and the Red Wings have announced a unique item to commemorate the final season at the historic arena.
We are a few weeks away from the start of the NHL season predictions are being released. If you believe the over/under for point totals, the Red Wings will be near the bottom of the league.