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The Griffins will begin practices on Monday at 11 a.m. in preparation for next Friday’s season opener.
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The Griffins will begin practices on Monday at 11 a.m. in preparation for next Friday’s season opener.
The fact he got a game in the spring is a point in his favor. My feeling is Kasper will play NHL games this season. Is that number nine? Is it 20? Is it 40? All of that remains to be seen. (The Athletic)
The expectation is — eventually — prospects Albert Johansson, William Wallinder and Antti Tuomisto, all of who are earmarked to start with the Griffins, will also push for minutes. (Detroit Free Press)
Edvinsson played a major role for Grand Rapids in all situations as a 19-year-old, continuing the pro success he showed in the SHL. Edvinsson checks all the boxes. (The Athletic)
The first second rounder ever chosen by the Yzerman regime, Finnish defenseman Antti Tuomisto (32nd) will be making his North American pro debut with the Griffins this fall. (Detroit Hockey Now)
In terms of skill and potential impact, Simon Edvinsson and Axel Sandin Pellikka are Detroit’s top two prospect defensemen. But Johansson is way ahead of the Sandin Pellikka in terms of NHL readiness. (Detroit Hockey Now)
The No. 6 pick in 2021, Edvinsson underwent shoulder surgery this offseason, so his path to an opening night lineup spot was already uncertain with six veterans ahead of him. (The Athletic)
On one hand, Edvinsson showed his potential in his brief trial with Detroit. On the other hand, Yzerman signed veteran defensemen Shayne Gostisbehere and Justin Holl. Detroit has six veteran defensemen. (Detroit hockey Now)
Right away, the center depth of this new projection stands out, with both Nate Danielson and Marco Kasper approaching prime age, behind a 30-year-old Dylan Larkin who projects to be at the tail end of his. (The Athletic)
Any Detroit Red Wings fan who wants to see what the team will look like when the rebuild is completed only needs to make the 157-mile drive to watch the Grand Rapids Griffins play this season. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Söderblom is further along than Johansson, who could play NHL games this season. The potential for Wallinder, Cossa and Lombardi are all so intriguing that I ranked them ahead of the steady, reliable Johansson. (The Athletic)
If Edvinsson, Wallinder or Johansson prove they’re a superior outcome to Määttä, Chiarot or Gostisbehere at some point in the next two years, they’ll adjust accordingly and make those tough lineup decisions. (TheAthletic)
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