Hitchcock has chance encounter
The Red Wings' marquee players need to summon efforts that match their experience and talent.
Updated: April 29, 2004, 4:23 PM ET
By By Jim Wilkie | NHL Insider
Here is some notable news from around the playoffs:
Wings need some work
For all the future Hall of Famers in Detroit's lineup, the Red Wings still haven't matched the Calgary Flames in one important category: work ethic.
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