Posts About "Grand Rapids Griffins"
Red Wings Name Jeff Salajko as New Goaltending Coach
May 17th, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings took another step in the remaking of their coaching staff under head coach Jeff Blashill. After losing assistant coach Tony Granato to the University of Wisconsin, and moving his colleague Pat Ferschweiler to the press box, they have promoted Jeff Salajko to replace longtime goalie coach Jimmy Bedard. After 18...
Red Wings Defense: Trading is the Wrong Move
July 11th, 2014 "The Precious" After the debacle that was the beginning of 2014 free agency for the Detroit Red Wings, fans and management personnel are looking for answers. The Red Wings missed on every player they targeted, with Christian Ehrhoff going to the Penguins in what is being called "the best deal of free agency," Matt Niskanen headed to...2013-14 Grand Rapids Griffins Season Preview
2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS Coaching Staff: Jeff Blashill-Head Coach, Jim Paek-Assistant Coach Affiliates: Detroit Red Wings (NHL) Toledo Walleye (ECHL) 2012-2013 RECAP Record: 42-26-4-4 (92 points), won Midwest division Conference finish: 3rd Overall Calder Cup Playoffs: Defeated...
Five Red Wings To Watch Heading Into NHL Training Camp
September 4th, 2013 The NHL is set to open training camps in just over a week. With the summer spending spree all but over, teams must now evaluate their latest transactions, as well as their established pieces, in order to name a starting roster for the October 1st and 2nd season openers. The Detroit Red Wings had a fairly busy off-season. The...
Detroit Red Wings Second Round Exit: A Blessing In Disguise?
June 7th, 2013 It was a whirlwind of a season for the Detroit Red Wings. Despite the ridiculous number of injuries the team took and it being a transition year, they still managed to make it to the second round of the playoffs. Yet, the Red Wings age-old nemesis - the Chicago Blackhawks - got the last laugh in what was their last year in the same...
What Does An AHL Team's Success Mean for the NHL?
June 6th, 2013 The American Hockey League. One tier under the NHL. Seen as a developmental league for young players. But it's also a platform for pro hockey players young and old who can't cut it in the bigs. Every NHL team has an AHL affiliation, or "farm team" as it's often called. They can bring players up and send them down. The AHL runs parallel...
