On the Wings

The Wings are holding a press conference 11 am this morning at Joe Louis Arena, where Ken Holland will announce that Dave Lewis will not be re-signed. And all signs point to bringing in Mike Babcock, 42, with a multi-year deal - the announcement expected by Monday. Mitch Albom, of the Free Press, chimes in that Lewis is a nice guy, but has been here too long. George Sipple, also of the Free Press, gives his scouting report on Babcock’s style.

UPDATE 11:45 am

It’s official. Holland:

“He was obviously very disappointed, but I also think he understood…I have had conversations with Mike Babcock and his adviser over the past week. He is not hired. I exect to have further conversations with him and/or his adviser. I have other people in mind that I have not talked to.”

DetNews: “Lewis was mulling an offer to remain with the Wings as a pro scout. It’s unclear what the fate of Smith and assistant Joe Kocur will be.”

More later…