CHICAGO — Not even a hat trick by Chicago’s Andrew Ladd could sidetrack the Detroit Red Wings.

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings looked like a team determined to make the playoffs.

The Detroit Red Wings made it to the NHL Finals the last two seasons, but are presently sitting in the last playoff spot in the Western Conference with a host of teams nipping at ankles. Injuries have played a big part in the disappointing play in Detroit, but it certainly isn’t crazy to wonder if something is amiss with the Red Wings.

The Detroit Red Wings made it to the NHL Finals the last two seasons, but are presently sitting in the last playoff spot in the Western Conference with a host of teams nipping at ankles. Injuries have played a big part in the disappointing play in Detroit, but it certainly isn’t crazy to wonder if something is amiss with the Red Wings

While leading Team Canada to a gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics, Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock looked smart after benching all-time NHL wins leader Martin Brodeur. Given his faith in Roberto Luongo’s abilities, Babcock probably won’t be thrilled to be going against the Vancouver Canucks netminder on Wednesday.

On Sunday, Mike Babcock set off a nation-wide celebration in helping lead Team Canada to a gold medal in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

On Sunday, Mike Babcock set off a nation-wide celebration in helping lead Team Canada to a gold medal in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Red Wings forward Kirk Maltby has been placed on long-term injured reserve and will have right shoulder surgery that will sideline him for four to six weeks.

DETROIT (AP) — Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, was hired Tuesday to help lead a rival that controls the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers.

DETROIT (AP) — The former president of the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment has been hired to lead a rival that controls the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers.