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Marian Hossa now a Red Wing (On the Wings)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:52:43 GMT

Update (1:43 PM): Okay, this really is the last thing until I get home: the effect this deal has on the Wings’ other free agents, most notably Valtteri Filppula. The Wings have $4 million or so left now under the cap and still have Filppula, Chris Chelios, Aaron Downey, Darren McCarty, Kyle Quincey, Jimmy Howard, and [...]

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Downey to bring Stanley Cup to Ontario hometown (Detroit Free Press)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:50:00 GMT

The Orangeville (Ontario) Citizen says that Aaron Downey of the Red Wings plans to bring the Stanley Cup to his hometown near Shelburne, Ontario, this month.

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The Black Ace And The Cup (Japers' Rink)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:16:00 GMT

Before last night, Aaron Downey was just another one of Donald Brashear's punching bags as far as I was concerned. But now he's just another one of Donald Brashear's punching bags whose name will be on the Cup.

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GAME 4 | RED WINGS 1, PENGUINS 1: Our analysis, post your thoughts (Detroit Free Press)

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:48:00 GMT

Free Press special writer Eric Habermas analyzes Game 4 from the best seat in the house, his couch: The big pregame storyline for the Wings is Tomas Holmstrom is not playing, hobbled by a hamstring. Homer skated with the team this morning but will be replaced by Darren McCarty or Aaron Downey.

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5/23 Johan Franzen Update (On the Wings)

Fri, 23 May 2008 15:52:32 GMT

Bruce MacLeod reports that Johan Franzen participated for a few shifts in the 5-on-5 battle drill with the second line (Valtteri Filppula and Dan Cleary) after starting practice with “spare parts” Aaron Downey and Mark Hartigan. He was held out of contact drills. As MacLeod notes, the fact that he took part in the 5-on-5 drills [...]

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WINGS NOTEBOOK: Wings' top two lines set heading into playoffs (Detroit Free Press)

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:02:00 GMT

It appears the top two lines will be Henrik Zetterberg with Pavel Datsyuk and Tomas Holmstrom, and Johan Franzen with Valtteri Filppula and Dan Cleary. Kris Draper spent Tuesday with Jiri Hudler and Justin Abdelkader. Dallas Drake, Mark Hartigan and Aaron Downey formed the fourth line, with Darren McCarty taking turns. Asked about McCarty, coach Mike Babcock said, "He seems to have gotten...

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Quote of the Day (On the Wings)

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:59:24 GMT

“What are we doing, throwing this game?” - Aaron Downey on being scratched Friday against St. Louis. (via MacLeod)

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SRO At The Joe? McCarty To Play Friday (Abel to Yzerman)

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:51:50 GMT

Confirmation came from all corners yesterday afternoon: Darren McCarty will make his return Friday night against the Bitter Blues. If you’re an out of market fan and you don’t have the NHL Network you’re, of course, screwed. If you’re a Blues fan contributing to the Aaron Downey is a coward conversation over at St. Louis Game Time, this will add a whole new dynamic to that enlightening...

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Something Wacky This Way Comes (Kukla's Korner)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:56:00 GMT

Anti-Digger Bruce MacLeod says a vet's sitting tonite and Derek Meech is in the lineup. Oh...and he’ll be playing a wing. Meech will definitely play forward tonight, according to coach Mike Babcock. Why there’s a need for him up front isn't as clear. Aaron Downey will be in the lineup. So will Darren Helm. That means that one forward who played in Sunday's game in Columbus will be absent...

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GEORGE SIPPLE'S BLOG: Derek Meech to play left wing tonight; Filppula out (Detroit Free Press)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:26:30 GMT

Quick update from practice: Defenseman Derek Meech is expected to play left wing on a line with Darren Helm and Aaron Downey tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings brought Helm up from Grand Rapids.

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Derek Meech to play left wing tonight (Detroit Free Press)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:42:30 GMT

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Ritola, Helm returned to Griffins (On the Wings)

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:49:39 GMT

According to Griffinshockey.com, the Wings have returned Mattias Ritola and Darren Helm to Grand Rapids. As pointed out by George Malik, that should mean two of Aaron Downey (flu), Tomas Holmstrom (abdominal/groin), Kris Draper (groin tear), and Darren McCarty (ribs) will be back Wednesday night. My guess? Downey, who should be over his flu, and Holmstrom, [...]

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Helene St. James' blog: Downey out with flu; Mattias Ritola called up (Detroit Free Press)

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:16:49 GMT

Quick update here from Joe Louis Arena, where the Red Wings are about to take on the Nashville Predators: Aaron Downey is out, and Mattias Ritola is about to make his NHL debut.

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Downey sick, Ritola called up. (On the Wings)

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:47:34 GMT

Mattias Ritola got a surprise call-up from the Wings today due to the flu bug. (via The Hockeytown Blog) Apparently Aaron Downey is too sick to play, so Ritola will need to fill in. Could be a long day for Ritola, as Grand Rapids is still expecting him to make it back for their 7pm [...]

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Watch What You Say (Kukla's Korner)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:11:51 GMT

from the Vancouver Province, In a telephone conversation with NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell following practice, the Vancouver Canucks winger was informed his pre-game incident with Detroit Red Wings pest Aaron Downey at centre ice Saturday at GM Place has not escaped closer scrutiny. “I thought we had moved on from that incident and I don't know how much [the fine] will be and I’ll...

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Red Wings Beat Avs, Snap 6-Game Skid (Examiner)

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:57:18 GMT

Detroit Red Wings forward Aaron Downey felt he had to deliver a little on-ice justice. That's why he went after Ian Laperriere twice in Detroit's 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.

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Red Wings Beat Avs, Snap 6-Game Skid (News & Information)

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:39:44 GMT

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GameDay: @ Boston (27-19-5, 59 Pts) 7:00 ET (On the Wings)

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:03:17 GMT

Update (1:01 PM): Writing at a newly-redesigned Red Wings Corner, Bruce MacLeod reports Dallas Drake will dress tonight after being a healthy scratch against Colorado. He also says there’s a possibility that Aaron Downey could remain in the lineup, if Babcock decides the makeup of Boston's roster demands the presence of an enforcer. In that case, [...]

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Helene St. James' blog: Dallas Drake's knee hurts, but sense of humor just fine (Detroit Free Press)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:50:00 GMT

News from the morning skate here at Joe Louis Arena: Aaron Downey will play in place of Dallas Drake tonight when the Red Wings host Atlanta.

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Aaron Downey versus Brad Norton (On the Wings)

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:12:02 GMT

Last year, the Wings’ experiment with Brad Norton failed. This year, the Aaron Downey experiment seems to be working. On April 6th, 2006, the two met before either of them donned the Winged Wheel. The following is the result: Somehow I think Downey would rather be remembered for this: (Norton v. Downey video via AOL Fanhouse)

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