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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
Red Wings Sign Czech Forward Nosek to Extension Dean Plunkett | May 28, 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…
Red Wings Name Jeff Salajko as New Goaltending Coach Dean Plunkett | May 17, 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,…
Red Wings Defense: Trading is the Wrong Move Zackary Landers | July 11, 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…
2013-14 Grand Rapids Griffins Season Preview Zakharia DeBeaussaert | October 3, 2013 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),…
Five Red Wings To Watch Heading Into NHL Training Camp Robert Ruscitti | September 4, 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…