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Three weeks ago, with the Red Wings reeling and about to embark on a west coast swing in Anaheim, Andreas Athanasiou had been struggling himself. After an injury that kept him out for a month of game action, the former Barrie Colt had just two points in ten games since, getting 14 minutes or more of […] READ MORE
At 36 years old, Henrik Zetterberg is not the same player that won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2008 after totaling 13 goals and 14 assists on the way to winning the Stanley Cup. Hank, as he is known by fans and teammates alike, has forgotten his age and the toll that 19 seasons of hockey have put […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Hockey – By Nick Seguin Early yesterday morning, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had cut eleven players from preseason action. UPDATE: #RedWings trim roster by 11. Nine Players Sent to Griffins and Two Returned to Juniors: https://t.co/ChFu7v4Euq pic.twitter.com/rlh8msLpAd — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 1, 2016 Red Wings Preseason: First Round […] READ MORE
With the arbitration hearing between the Detroit Red Wings and restricted free agent defenseman Danny DeKeyser scheduled for July 28th, the two parties came together before, agreeing on a six-year, $30 million ($5 million AAV) deal today. Red Wings re-sign Danny DeKeyser. Six years and $30-million. — James Mirtle (@mirtle) July 26, 2016 Danny Dekeyser […] READ MORE
The summer after a season that was limited to just 28 games due to a reconstructive surgery on his ACL, Drew Miller has returned to Detroit on a one-year deal. Drew Miller re-signs in Detroit: 1-year, $1.025 million. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 27, 2016 Drew Miller Signs 1-Year Deal with Detroit Turning 32 last […] READ MORE
On May 26th, the Red Wings added another piece to their prospect pool in the form of left wing Dylan Sadowy in a trade with the Western Conference Champion San Jose Sharks for a 2017 3rd round pick. Today ahead of the June 1st draft pick signee deadline, the team announced his entry-level deal had […] READ MORE
After a shake-up of the coaching staff that saw Tony Granato leave for Wisconsin, Pat Ferschweiler get bumped up to the press box, and the non-renewal of 18-year goalie coach Jim Bedard’s contract, the Red Wings have filled one of those holes today. UPDATE: #RedWings Name Doug Houda Assistant Coach. Story: https://t.co/YaYhNdaSX4 pic.twitter.com/vHAMGMlRu4 — Detroit […] READ MORE
For each series in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, Last Word On Sports will take a look at key storylines that will come to the forefront in series previews, complete with an overview of the series, key storylines, and predictions. Today, it’s the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning matchup. Series Preview: Red Wings […] READ MORE
It started with an upstart 1990-91 squad that was led by a 25-year old captain by the name of Steve Yzerman, coached by Bryan Murray in his first of three seasons behind the Detroit bench. Taking building blocks like 20-year old Sergei Fedorov, 21-year old Nicklas Lidstrom, 24-year old Vladimir Konstantinov along with Yzerman under […] READ MORE
Nearly a year ago, Red Wings Senior Vice President and Alternate Governor Jim Devellano had some choice words for Anthony Mantha’s first season in Grand Rapids after a 57-goal, 120-point campaign in the QMJHL. (57 games) “Very, very, very disappointing. I say that with a lot of sadness. Coming out of junior, we had such […] READ MORE
Griffin is a sophomore at Northwood University in Midland, MI currently pursuing a degree in Sports and Entertainment Management.
Griffin is a sophomore at Northwood University in Midland, MI currently pursuing a degree in Sports and Entertainment Management.