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Detroit reduces roster by nine – NHL DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today released forwards Trenton Bliss, Joel L’Esperance, Cedric Lacroix, Tyler Spezia, Kirill Tyutyayev, and Drew Worrad, defenseman Brian Lashoff and goaltender John Lethemon from their tryout contracts. All eight players will report to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the

If there was any doubt that prized-prospect Elmer Soderblom would is ready for the NHL level, this should fix that. Soderblom had a tremendous show of skill in the 2nd period of a preseason game against Toronto. Pay attention to the guy wearing 85: Soderblom has been playing in Sweden’s top pro league (SHL) with

Red Wings’ difficult roster decisions like assembling jigsaw puzzle – MLive Lalonde appears to be leaning toward having Dylan Larkin with Tyler Bertuzzi and Lucas Raymond as the top line and Andrew Copp with David Perron and Jakub Vrana on the second line. That would leave centers Pius Suter and Michael Rasmussen and wingers Dominik

Now that hockey season and football season are here, you’re probably planning a watch party or two, or if you’re like me, you’re watching games in the comfort of your home. Here is how you can have the absolute best Red Wings opening night viewing experience from home. Opening night is a Friday, which is

Doctor pleads guilty after ordering fraudulent tests for son of Detroit Red Wings announcer – ESPN Michael Ligotti, 48, faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after entering his plea Tuesday in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach. The plea provided at least some comfort for Daniels, who has called

That’s fair. 1 in 5 people want to see this staff actually work before they give a vote of confidence. Detroit Red Wings break up camp monotony with fun drill – Freep So that’s 6:17 on a drill that is shown for 11 seconds before Raymond, Nedeljkovic, Larkin, and then Lalonde all avoid the trap

Red Wings announce updated start times – NHL “Based on feedback from fans, season ticket members, hockey operations staff, and club partners, we’re confident the 7:00 p.m. start for weekday games will be a welcomed change,” said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “The 7:00 p.m. first puck drop aligns with

Red Wings’ Elmer Soderblom has some competition: Meet all NHL teams’ tallest players – Freep Toronto Maple Leafs: F Curtis Douglas, 6-9 The hulking former Windsor Spitfire finally clicked last season with the Leafs’ AHL affiliate, putting up 13 goals, 21 assists and 86 penalty minutes in just 67 games. He’s fighting for the Leafs’

Lighter and hopefully faster, Joe Veleno makes push for Red Wings job – MLive “I think the game now has just gotten a lot faster,” Veleno said. “I thought I was a little bit too heavy last year. I feel really good at the weight I’m at now. You got to be able to skate

Andrew Copp cautiously optimistic for Red Wings season-opener – MLive He added: “I feel like I’m pretty strongly going to play in that game, but we’ll see. You’d rather be healthy for 78 games than come back too early and mess it up and it’s three weeks into the season.” Coach Derek Lalonde said they’ll

Red Wings fans are expert haters already. After all, the octopus symbolizes the eight primary grudges each fan carries in their heart (what are you forever mad about? share in the comments!) However, there’s a lot to be mad about in the world right now, so if you need a little spark to rekindle the

I don’t want to hear shit from the 1% Detroit releases trio from amateur tryouts – Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings today released forwards Ivan Ivan, Riley Piercey and Jake Uberti from their amateur tryouts. The Red Wings currently have 57 players on their training camp roster: 31 forwards, 20 defensemen and six goaltenders.

Chicago Wolves Offer Biakabutuka an AHL Contract – DETHockeyNow Chicago Wolves executive Gene Ubriaco told Detroit Hockey Now his team offered Biakabutuka an AHL deal. Ubriaco and Wolves GM Wendell Young liked his play at the NHL Prospect Tournament at Traverse City, Mich. Ubriaco is the team’s director of hockey operations. “If you want to

Red Wings preseason opener good opportunity for Berggren, Soderblom, Cossa – MLive Coach Derek Lalonde said Berggren had a good training camp. “Continue to play at the level he has, and he has played very well,” Lalonde said. “Now we want it consistently. We want an every-day-type mentality. He got a great opportunity with a

Preseason Hockey! Wings will send the sacrificial squad to Pittsburgh for the first of eight preseason games. Tomorrow we they have the Hawks at home. Traditionally teams tend to use more of their regulars for home games and send the hopefuls up against more NHLers on the road. I’ll be interested to see what the

On the eve of the start of preseason, the Red Wings are making some roster moves. Early Monday, the team announced nine players are being trimmed, bringing the total training camp roster to 60 players. Players assigned/released Andrew Oke (G) – Amateur TryoutPasquale Zito (C) – 166th pick in ‘21 DraftJan Bednar (G) – 107th