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The Red Wings have re-signed Andreas Lilja, hours before he would have become a free agent. It's reportedly a two-year deal for a little more than $1 million per season.

I've mentioned before that I don't usually pay too much attention to the draft because the Wings are picking so late and so rarely that there's no need to stay glued to it. When Detroit does pick, it's likely to be someone you've never heard of and won't hear of again until four years later when they crack the lineup and become a superstar. Works for me.

DETROIT, Michigan -- The Detroit Red Wings will announce on Wednesday that head coach Mike Babcock has been signed to a three-year contract extension.

Dominik Hasek officially announced his retirement this morning. He read a statement during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena recounting his career highlights and thanking those who helped him along the way.

I'm getting ready to head out, on my way to the parade. For those not going, Malik has a list of places the parade can be watched.

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania -- After scoring with just 34 seconds remaining to force overtime on Monday night, the Penguins looked for late goals to pull even again on Wednesday. This time, Detroit's defense held strong and prevented Pittsburgh from tying things up, giving the Red Wings their fourth Stanley Cup in the past eleven seasons.

I have absolutely nothing profound to say tonight. For the first time in months, I feel a profound sense of peacefulness, like I can finally stop worrying. Maybe tomorrow night I'll even be able to sleep a little.

I keep coming back to a few things from tonight's triple-overtime loss...

#1 - If the Red Wings had been able to clear the puck in the final minute, this series is over. One of those times you see how one bounce can change a whole season.

With fitch on his way down to pick me up, this'll be my last big post before getting out of the game. Win or lose, I'm hoping to post some updates on my way home.

Kicking Game Five news off early with the announcement that Tomas Holmstrom says he'll play Monday night.