Why Marian Hossa Didn’t Deserve to Win
June 15, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Detroit Red Wings, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Players
If you followed this year’s playoffs, you probably heard more than one commentator talking about the fact that Marian Hossa turned down a lucrative, long-term contract (worth almost $50 million) with the Pittsburgh Penguins in order to accept a one-year deal (worth $7.5 million) with the Detroit Red Wings. The reason for his defection? He thought he had a better chance of winning Lord Stanley with Detroit.
I really couldn’t believe he did (or said) that but I didn’t think about it too much until it was clear that the two teams were going to get a rematch. I started mulling …read more
Franzen and Hossa Power Wings, Tie Series With Ducks
May 8, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Playoffs
The Detroit Red Wings can thank Johan Franzen and Marion Hossa for being a huge part of their huge 6-3 victory against the Anaheim Ducks last night. The Western Conference semifinal series is now tied at two games each.
Franzen led the Wings to an early lead by scoring two goals in the first period while Hossa scored twice in just over three minutes to break the 2-2 tie and put Detroit up by one. Franzen added an assist on Hossa’s first goal.
The game marked the first time that we saw a crack in Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller’s pristine veneer. …read more
