18 Results for valtteri filppula

Williams out with fractured right fibula

Scott Burnside

The injury woes just keep mounting for the Detroit Red Wings. Already without Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula, the Wings lost forward Jason Williams during Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

First-period report: Goalies strong, Crosby seeing lots of Zetterberg ... we smell overtime

Scott Burnside

...couldn't deliver any real quality scoring chances. The Red Wings' best chance might have been Valtteri Filppula driving the net, but he was disrupted by a Penguins defender and didn't get a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009

We resist to say 'series over' ... for now

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Wings' 5-0 victory over the Penguins in Game 5 was a public humiliation, but we resist the overwhelming temptation to mark this series as over. For a moment.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009

What to watch for in Game 5: How effective will Datsyuk be in return?

Scott Burnside

...surround his return. It appears the Hart Trophy nominee will start off playing the wing with Valtteri Filppula at center and Marian Hossa on the opposite wing, as opposed to his natural center position...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009

Second-period report: Penguins collapse as Wings put on clinic

Scott Burnside

...win and had tongues wagging about the sorry state of the Wings' special teams. Consider that Valtteri Filppula scored five seconds after the expiration of Chris Kunitz's carry-over penalty from the first...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009

Cup finals preview: Wings vs. Pens

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Red Wings have survived, advancing to the Cup finals despite a banged-up lineup. But now, they face an offensive juggernaut unlike anything they've seen this postseason.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Two-time Cup winner Sydor to play in first game since March 31

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Penguins made another change to their lineup. This time, Darryl Sydor replaces Kris Letang along the blue line heading into Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Machinelike Wings taking life out of Penguins, Cup finals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

In an effort that can only be described as machinelike, the Red Wings have managed to suck the life out of one of hockey's most talented teams and the buzz that preceded the Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2008

Lineups, experience, nerves, panic … all on tap on eve of finals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Before they can play, they must talk. And talk the Red Wings and Penguins did Friday. They talked of experience and lack thereof, the pressure and delight of the finals. But all these things will be moot as soon as the series begins Saturday night.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008

Stanley Cup finals breakdown: Red Wings vs. Penguins

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Red Wings will be the toughest opponent yet for the Penguins this postseason. Still, Scott Burnside believes Detroit won't have any answer for Sidney Crosby and Co.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Wings show no ill effects in Game 1 after extended layover

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Wings, led by Johan Franzen and Chris Osgood, were dominant in Game 1 versus the Stars.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2008

Which deadline deals will have most impact?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

So, the smoke is finally clearing on the NHL's annual day of shelf-stocking and dream-building. Winners? Losers? Scott Burnside looks at the top deals.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008

With Forsberg out, trades 'logjam' should open

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Now that Peter Forsberg is out of the running, many NHL teams will go to Plan B, a plan that includes other viable trade options like Mats Sundin and Marian Hossa.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008

The heat is on for these six NHL general managers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Here's a look at six GMs who could well determine their future, and the future of their teams, at next week's meetings in Naples, Fla., and heading into the Feb. 26 trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

Expect Hasek, Chelios to return to Red Wings next season

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Scott Burnside takes a look at some of the questions facing the Red Wings after they failed to reach the Cup finals this postseason.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2007