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All Lions: 'Bat Signal' Out for Campbell to Speak to Red Wings

Lions have had strong presence at Red Wings games.

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The Detroit Lions have made their presence felt at Little Caesars Arena throughout the NHL season. 

Multiple members of the organization have sounded the goal horn prior to the start of Detroit Red Wings home games this season. Most recently, standout defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was at the game Tuesday helping hype up the crowd prior to face-off. 

Other members of the organization who have participated in the tradition are wide receiver Jameson Williams and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. 

Fans have been unequivocally supportive of the Lions, as well, as "Jared Goff" chants still ring throughout the arena. Meanwhile, the Red Wings have won six games in a row entering Wednesday. 

As the Red Wings continue to push toward a playoff berth, coach Derek Lalonde admitted he hopes to have Lions' head coach Dan Campbell come and speak to his team. 

"I got the bat signal out," Lalonde said. "I know he's in the combine right now, but obviously I would love him to come and address the boys," Lalonde said, via The Detroit Free Press. "I know how intense and how busy they are right now, they are 16-, 18-hour days, but yeah, I've got the bat signal out. Hopefully we can get him in to speak to the boys."

Here are other storylines surrounding the Detroit Lions on Feb. 28. 

  • Spotrac released predictions for contract extensions for seven quarterbacks, with Jared Goff being among them. Writer Michael Ginnitti projects that Goff will sign a four-year, $180 million deal.
  • MLive reported on a pair of prospects. Ben Raven explored how Washington edge defender Bralen Trice could fit within Detroit's defensive scheme, while Kyle Meinke detailed the emotions that Canton native Darius Robinson had while meeting with the Lions.
  • LionsWire wrote about new defensive line coach Terrell Williams being a welcome addition to the Lions coaching staff. 
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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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