A geographically sensible affiliation will continue for at least another five years. The Detroit Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins have had a symbiotic relationship for two decades, one that on Monday was extended through at least the 2026-27 season. It gives the Wings an American Hockey League affiliate that is within a couple hours driving
Cheers, to another five years of the Detroit Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins. The two clubs on Monday announced that they’ve re-upped their 20-year affiliation through at least the 2026-27 season, meaning the convenience of proximity will remain as the Red Wings look to enter a new chapter. While serving as an affiliate with Detroit,
Red Wings goalie Alex Nedeljkovic gets the opportunity of a lifetime, taking flight with the famed Blue Angels.
During general manager Steve Yzerman’s tenure, the Detroit Red Wings have steadily maintained one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. Their pool routinely ranks as one of the top-five groups in the league, and the additions made at the 2022 draft have only helped solidify their pool’s standing as one of the best.
Kasper striving to be reliable two-way center in NHL for Red Wings – NHL “We work on skills with them, but a lot of what we are teaching is about proper recovery techniques,” he said. “We also have a nutritionist here, so the kids can learn what to eat and when to eat it —
New Red Wings coach Lalonde left lasting impression on players, staff in Toledo – Toledo Blade Former Toledo forward Kyle Bonis recalled some of the unique motivational tactics Lalonde brought in, including an old lunch pail that would be rewarded post-game to the grittiest player. “It was an old rusty bucket, and it showed that
If you follow hockey and you drove past the Hollywood Market in Royal Oak last week, you’ve already smiled. If you don’t or you didn’t, here’s a bit of over-explaining. See, Steve Yzerman is the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. Two Wednesdays ago, on the first day NHL teams were allowed to sign
Red Wings fans have a lot to be excited about heading into the season. The NHL Entry Draft and the first day of free agency were exciting times for Red Wings fans. Six proven quality full-time NHL players were added to the 2022-2023 roster with many more talented players filling the prospect pipeline. Clearly, the
Thanks to Steve Yzerman’s busy summer, the Detroit Red Wings appear to have significantly more depth this fall. Yzerman used free agency to add three forwards and three defenseman, one week after he acquired a goaltender via trade. Those new faces join the new one behind the bench, where Derek Lalonde takes over, looking to guide the
It’s been two weeks since former Michigan Wolverines forward Mike Cammalleri was announced as a new business partner with the National Hockey League at the 2022 draft in Montreal. A co-founder of BioSteel Sports Nutrition in 2009, Cammalleri met the media to discuss the company’s multi-million, multi-year contract to replace Gatorade as the league’s official
Stephen Whyno | Associated Press One thing all five women who serve in assistant general manager roles around the NHL have in common is none saw this opportunity available to them earlier in life. “I never expected to be an assistant general manager in my wildest dreams,” Meghan Hunter of the Chicago Blackhawks said. “I
Ben Chiarot brings edge to Red Wings’ defense, complements Moritz Seider – MLive “Obviously, an impressive young defenseman,” Chiarot said. “Kind of does everything really well — offense, defense, plays physical, which you don’t see a ton of anymore with young guys coming in. Not too many have kind of an edge, but Moritz certainly
Associated Press | The Detroit News Sunrise, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk is being traded to the Florida Panthers, part of a blockbuster that sends Jonathan Huberdeau to the Calgary Flames in a swap of players who are each coming off the best season of their careers, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday
Detroit — Do you miss Red Wings hockey? Well, good news. You’re about to get a taste of the Red Wings’ future. While the rest of the hockey world is just beginning to settle in until mid-September, prospects from around the league are getting ready for their moment in the sun at this year’s IIHF World
It’s rare for fans to be excited about signing a 34-year-old player to a free-agent deal worth nearly $5 million per season, but that seems to be the consensus about the Detroit Red Wings’ new deal with Canadian winger David Perron. Along with a flurry of other deals, general manager Steve Yzerman signed the 15-year
Believe it or not, free agency is far from over. Big names like Nazem Kadri, Phil Kessel, Paul Stasny, and P. K. Subban are still free agents. While three of the four names aren’t the players they once were, the name recognition and level of production alone should warrant at least a few suitors. One
Chase Pearson, the sole leftover from Detroit Red Wings’ 2015 draft, re-signs for 1 year – Freep The Wings had six picks in 2015. They used their first one, at No. 19, on forward Evgeny Svechnikov. Svechnikov struggled to prove he belonged in the Wings’ lineup early in his career, and was set back in
Detroit — Admittedly it does feel like new Red Wings defenseman Olli Maatta has been around forever. But you’d be surprised to learn, no, Maatta hasn’t been around for 20 years. It only feels like it. Maata, signed by the Wings to a one-year contract last week in free agency, himself is kind of shocked where the years
Chase Pearson, the last man standing from the Detroit Red Wings’ 2015 draft, is under contract for another year. Pearson, 25, has appeared in three games for the Wings, making his debut March 24 this past season. The 6-foot-3, 202-pound center played 50 games for the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, recording 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists).
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic takes a flight of a lifetime with The Blue Angels. Sit back, relax and enjoy… Top Gun: NED.