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Griffins Notebook: Early Observations From Traverse City

Devin Little | September 22, 2023

Traverse City, Michigan is absolutely buzzing right now, and that can only mean one thing: the Detroit Red Wings have begun their training camp and preseason festivities. While the main…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, NHL Prospects, Red Wings Prospects

Nate Danielson Signs Entry-Level Deal with Red Wings

Logan Horn | July 13, 2023

Just a few short weeks after selecting him with the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have signed Nate Danielson to an entry-level contract.…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL Entry Draft

Red Wings, Griffins Ready to Move Forward After Simon Firing

Devin Little | April 17, 2023

After eight seasons as a member of the Grand Rapids Griffins‘ coaching staff, including five seasons as the team’s head coach, Ben Simon will not return to coach the team…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Grand Rapids Griffins

Red Wings Could Call Up These 3 Players Before End of 2022-23

Devin Little | March 13, 2023

Now that we are past the trade deadline, rosters across the NHL are pretty much set in stone. There will be no more tearful goodbyes, and talk of adding draft…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Prospects

Red Wings’ Nedeljkovic Providing Strong Value in Grand Rapids

Devin Little | February 15, 2023

Nothing in this life is guaranteed. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic knows that very well. On Jan. 23, 2019, he recorded his first win in the NHL, saving 24 of 26 shots…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Goaltending

Griffins’ Ben Simon Is Falling Short of Expectations

Devin Little | January 17, 2023

The minor-league affiliate of an NHL team serves multiple purposes. First and foremost, the American Hockey League (AHL) is a developmental league, meaning that the goal is for players and…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Prospects

Griffins’ 2022-23 Roster Headlined by Edvinsson & Berggren

Devin Little | October 13, 2022

Fueled by an influx of talented prospects and even some players with NHL experience, the Grand Rapids Griffins (the American Hockey League affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings) appear set…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Prospects

Red Wings Prospects Should Make the Griffins a Fun Team in 2022-23

Devin Little | September 12, 2022

This has been a summer of change and excitement for the Detroit Red Wings. The roster received a facelift in free agency, and Derek Lalonde was named the team’s first…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Prospects

Unsung in Detroit, A Leader in Grand Rapids: the Brian Lashoff Story

Devin Little | October 15, 2021

Entering his second season as the captain of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL), a lot of people would be forgiven if they thought defenseman Brian…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Grand Rapids Griffins, Hockey History

Griffins Will Retire Michel Picard & Jeff Hoggan’s Jersey Numbers

Devin Little | September 18, 2021

Since the Fall of 2006, a single jersey has held the honor of being retired by the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). That distinction is held…

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3 Griffins Players Ready to Push for A Spot in the NHL

Devin Little | August 11, 2021

The Detroit Red Wings have gained a bit of a reputation for letting their prospects marinate in the American Hockey League (AHL) longer than the average team. Terms like “overripe”…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Prospects

Griffins Season Preview: Future Red Wings Take Center Stage

Devin Little | February 4, 2021

If you think the 2020-21 NHL season seems bizarre, just take a look at the AHL. First of all, not every team is participating as the Charlotte Checkers, Milwaukee Admirals…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Grand Rapids Griffins
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