Posts About "Grand Rapids Griffins"
AHL Central News: A New Week, A New Leader
January 10th, 2019 The AHL’s Central Division started the New Year off with a very busy and competitive week. The top five teams are separated by just six points. We are entering the time of the season in which every point becomes vital. Wild Stay Hot, Move Back into First Place The Iowa Wild (20-9-4-3) took four out of a possible six points last week...
AHL Central News: Wolves Claw Their Way Into First
January 3rd, 2019 The AHL’s Central Division ended 2018 with another exciting week of hockey. The top three teams are now separated by just a single point as are the next three teams who are fighting for the final postseason berth in the division. In 2019, there should be a very exciting race to the Calder Cup playoffs. Wolves Remain the Hottest Team...
Red Wings Sign Czech Forward Nosek to Extension
May 28th, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday that they have signed center Tomas Nosek to a two-year contract extension. It is reported to be a two-way contract for the 2016-17 season, and a one-way deal for 2017-18. The Red Wings first acquired Nosek, 23, as an undrafted free agent in the summer of 2014 following a positive season...
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...
Mikael Samuelsson: Wasted Season Equals Wasted Salary For Detroit
May 30th, 2013 When Red Wings general manager, Ken Holland signed Mikael Samuelsson to a 2-year, $6 million contract on July 1st, 2012, he thought he was signing the Swedish, right-winger that helped the Florida Panthers reach the playoffs for the first time in 10 seasons in the 2011-2012 season. He started the 2011-2012 season with Vancouver...
Mike Knuble Once Again Flourishing With Flyers
February 12th, 2013 When Scott Hartnell went down with a foot injury last month, the Philadelphia Flyers were left with a hole at the forward position. After learning Hartnell would be out for upwards of eight weeks, the Flyers needed a replacement and knew that time was of the essence. Within just hours of the Hartnell announcement, the team signed a...
Rivermen Catching Up To NHL Talent
December 19th, 2012 The adjustment from the NHL to the AHL is not an easy one. Players have had to adjust to team bus rides instead of team charters. Playing in Boston or Chicago is different from playing in Providence or Rockford. Jordan Eberle, property of the Edmonton Oilers and a 34-goal scorer in the NHL last season, described dropping from...
Could Petr Mrazek be Another Late Round Steal for the Wings?
November 29th, 2012 It's indisputable, the Detroit Red Wings are one of the best teams in the NHL when it comes to drafting in the late rounds. There’s a saying that people often say “save the best for last” and the Wings brass seem to have taken this idea to heart when picking their future stars. They often pick players in the later rounds...
