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Jekyll and Hyde Opening Weekend for the Toronto Marlies

Jekyll and Hyde Opening Weekend for the Toronto Marlies

October 17th, 2012 It certainly wasn’t the opening weekend that Brian Burke was hoping for when their Baby Leafs were eliminated from the Calder Cup Final in four straight games last June.  Ideally the Leafs Brass would be gathered in a booth at the ACC ready to watch their summer plans come to fruition as the other Blue and White team takes the...
Four Detroit Red Wings Sign Overseas

Four Detroit Red Wings Sign Overseas

September 19th, 2012 Just four days into the latest Gary Bettman orchestrated NHL lockout and four Detroit Red Wings are confirmed to be headed overseas. Russian paper Sovietsy Sport reports that all-star forward Pavel Datsyuk has signed a contract to play with CSKA Moscow of the KHL for the duration of the lockout. And according to a report from...
Attitude May Be Tomas Jurco's Greatest Attribute

Attitude May Be Tomas Jurco's Greatest Attribute

August 8th, 2012 There's no question Tomas Jurco is a talented individual, but it's becoming clear that his attitude may be as big of a plus as his abilities...
Fabian Brunnstrom’s Departure No Surprise, No Loss for Red Wings

Fabian Brunnstrom’s Departure No Surprise, No Loss for Red Wings

July 25th, 2012 According to a report from Swedish news outlet Expressen on Wednesday, 27-year-old forward Fabian Brunnstrom has signed a three-year deal with the Frolunda Indians of the Elitserien, Sweden’s top professional hockey league. The writing was slathered all over  the wall for the once highly-coveted Swede earlier this month after...
Red Wings Sign Hossa-like Prospect Marek Tvrdon

Red Wings Sign Hossa-like Prospect Marek Tvrdon

July 2nd, 2012 It’s not the signing Detroit Red Wings fans were hoping to hear about Monday morning, but it’s a signing nonetheless. Via the Macomb Daily’s Chuck Pleiness: “The Wings have signed forward Marek Tvrdon, their 115th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year, two-way contract. The Slovak winger will make...
AHL To Serve As Testing Ground In 2012-13

AHL To Serve As Testing Ground In 2012-13

July 2nd, 2012 During the 1990's when the AHL and now defunct IHL had more autonomy so to speak, they served not only as a place for players to prove their mettle, but for hockey to test possible rule changes.  With the AHL installing full scale instant replay for the first time (which should be interesting at the old Glens Falls Civic Center) the...
Red Wings Assistant Jeff Blashill Moved To Grand Rapids: Demotion, Promotion, Neither?

Red Wings Assistant Jeff Blashill Moved To Grand Rapids: Demotion, Promotion, Neither?

June 25th, 2012 It was just 1 year ago that up-and-coming coaching prodigy Jeff Blashill announced his resignation from the head coaching job at Western Michigan University in order to accept an assistant role on the Detroit Red Wings bench next to Mike Babcock. At the time the announcement came as a bit of a surprise, there were more experienced and...
2012 Detroit Red Wings Draft Recap: Videos, Quotes, And More

2012 Detroit Red Wings Draft Recap: Videos, Quotes, And More

June 23rd, 2012 For the Detroit Red Wings, Friday’s round 1 of the 2012 NHL Draft came and went as expected, without a sound. After trading away their 19th overall pick to acquire defenseman Kyle Quincey from the Lightning in February, the team was left waiting until Saturday’s 2nd through 7th rounds to make their first choice. Pick #49 would be...
Reports: Swiss Star Damien Brunner To Sign In Detroit

Reports: Swiss Star Damien Brunner To Sign In Detroit

June 22nd, 2012 While they don’t have a pick in tonight’s first round of the NHL Draft the Detroit Red Wings still found a way to make news this morning, reportedly agreeing to terms with Swiss star Damien Brunner on a 1-year 2-way contract. From the Detroit Free Press: “Swiss media is reporting Brunner will sign with the Wings, though he...
The AHL's Top 25 Scorers Under 25

The AHL's Top 25 Scorers Under 25

June 6th, 2012 Some people never bother to develop a taste for the AHL, but if you want to forecast the next wave of NHL talent, then tracking pro hockey's triple-A league is simply a must. There will always be other-worldly talents like Crosby and Stamkos who, due to talent (and the needs of their team), step straight into the NHL. There will...

Red Wings Sign ‘Zetterberg-type’ Prospect Calle Jarnkrok

On Wednesday the Detroit Red Wings announced their 2nd of an expected 3 signings this week (having signed Teemu Pulkkinen on Tuesday), inking Swedish forward and 2010 2nd round draft pick Calle Jarnkrok to a 3-year entry-level deal. Jarnkrok posted career best numbers this season with Brynas IF of the Elitserien, recording 16 goals...
Red Wings Sign Pulkkinen, Prospect Hopes To Earn Roster Spot

Red Wings Sign Pulkkinen, Prospect Hopes To Earn Roster Spot

May 30th, 2012 On Tuesday the Detroit Red Wings signed the first of three prospects they’re expected to come to terms with this week, agreeing to a 3-year entry-level deal with 2010 4th round draft pick Teemu Pulkkinen. https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/207551650355884032 At just 20 years of age, Pulkkinen has already proven himself a...
Attention Leafs Fans: The Toronto Marlies are in the Playoffs

Attention Leafs Fans: The Toronto Marlies are in the Playoffs

April 4th, 2012 The city of Toronto is once going to get a chance to witness professional playoff hockey.  Yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs have still been eliminated.  You don't have look very far to see the furrowed brow of General Manager Brian Burke and you’ll know that the playoff hockey isn't the kind he was brought in to fetch.   But make...
Red Wings' Nyquist Named To AHL All-Rookie Team

Red Wings' Nyquist Named To AHL All-Rookie Team

April 4th, 2012 Detroit Red Wings fans have seen several glimpses of Gustav Nyquist thanks to the injuries that have plagued their regular roster members this season. Currently with the team, he's accumulated 6 points in his last 10 games while seeing frequent time alongside the man who handed him his first NHL goal on a platter, Pavel...
Should He Stay Or Should He Go: Gustav Nyquist

Should He Stay Or Should He Go: Gustav Nyquist

March 26th, 2012 If you've been paying attention to the Detroit Red Wings over the last month, you've heard of Gustav Nyquist. The 2008 4th round draft pick is truly something to be excited about. Perhaps the most promising Red Wings forward prospect since Johan Franzen, Nyquist was called up from Detroit's AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins near...
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