Black Hawks, Red Wings set for New Year's outdoor game at Wrigley - Chicago Tribune

It will become officially official Wednesday: The NHL will award the 2009 Winter Classic to the Blackhawks, who will play host to Detroit at Wrigley Field on Jan. 1, according to an industry source.

Red Wings report: Inside shots
Dallas Drake still had the desire to continue playing, but he realized that after 15 hard, grinding seasons, his body can no longer handle the rigors of the NHL

Red Wings report: Notes, quotes
--The Red Wings were delighted to be chosen to play in the third outdoor game in NHL history, the Jan

Red Wings report: Roster
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Stanley Cup makes Swedish tour, serves in Holmstrom's family baptism
Tomas Holmstrom had his day with the Stanley Cup on Friday, and he let his cousin use it as a baptismal font for a christening.

Red Wings re-sign Swedish D Ericsson, goalie Howard
The Detroit Red Wings re-signed Swedish defenseman Jonathan Ericsson and American goaltender Jimmy Howard to three-year contracts.

GM Ken Holland told the Detroit Free Press he anticipates the Red Wings will be able to re-sign Valtteri Filppula before the center's arbitration hearing. Holland said the sides are trying to decide on whether to sign Filppula to a long-term deal or a short-term deal "and re-address it two years from now." (updated: 07/15/2008)