Yeah, I know. Like we need another one.

Do we really need another Red Wings blog? The answer is yes. Of course we do. Besides, I am the only Red Wings Blogger from the Pacific Northwest. Let me start by asking how in blazes did I manage to pull down a name like "11 and Counting" on my FIRST TRY??? Come on people! is a prime example of just why we need another blog. It's obvious that not everyone is thinking outside the boards. Sure, sure, some of you "glass half empty" folks are going to tell me that I will eventually have to change the name, and I know this. However, I wasn't going to jinx the team by naming this "Waiting for 12", or maybe "On the Road to 25" or something equally superstitious.

So...just keep in mind that this blog will be my OPINION, and any facts or quotes will be given due credit. If you see anything to the contrary, let me know and I will fix it.

Anyway, I will say that i am pretty excited about the return of Jiri Hudler, apprehensive about the goaltending situation (what else is new?), and will probably die of a massive anuerysm is Nicklas Lidstrom retires.

'Nuff said for now. I will start soon, after the reailty that number 12 is not going to be this year, and once I get all my shit in one sock. Just gotta find a sock...