Shaved Ice – Feb. 28

Hello, everyone.  It’s almost the end of February (leap year) and that means we’re getting closer to playoff time.  Staffer Brian Kalisher here for your mid-day hockey talk.

Quick hits

Well, the trade deadline came and went with minimal activity.  In fact, it might have been the most uninteresting deadline in recent history.  The Wings stood pat for the most part, besides dealing Mike Commodore to the Lighting for a conditional draft pick. Brendan Smith was also recalled from Grand Rapids.

The Red Wings hit the ice tonight for a match with Columbus and newly acquired former Michigan star Jack Johnson.  After losing two games at home, the Wings look to pick up a road win to add to their 85 points.

Highlight reel

Listen to Wings’ GM Ken Holland discuss trade deadline day.

Outside the Mitten

One team that was active yesterday was Nashville – picking up Paul Gaustad from Buffalo and Andrei Kostitsyn from Montreal.

Detroit native, former Plymouth Whalers standout and longtime Predator David Legwand chipped in with two assists in their 2-1 win over the Kings, making him our Michi-gamer of the night.

After much speculation that Rick Nash would be dealt by Columbus at yesterday’s deadline, the forward remains with the team today – even after it was made public that he’s asked for a trade.  Looks like Nash will try his luck this summer during the off-season.

Check it out

If you haven’t done so, check out our latest digital issue of the magazine by following the link or visiting the homepage.  It covers the Winter Classic coming next year – and much more.  Also, stay tuned for coverage of the MAHA state championships, which start this weekend.

Next up

We’ll see you tomorrow to satisfy your hockey cravings and fill you in on how the Red Wings did tonight.