Red Wings land Alex DeBrincat in trade with Senators
In return for DeBrincat, the Red Wings sent winger Dominik Kubalik, defense prospect Donovan Sebrango, a conditional 2024 first-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick. (The Detroit News)
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In return for DeBrincat, the Red Wings sent winger Dominik Kubalik, defense prospect Donovan Sebrango, a conditional 2024 first-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick. (The Detroit News)
The Grand Rapids Griffins used eight different goalies this past season. The only time they seemed to have consistency was when Detroit Red Wings Alex Nedeljkovic or Magnus Hellberg were on the roster. (Detroit Hockey Now)
He is expected to compete for a job with the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins along with recently signed Alex Lyon and 2021 15th overall pick Sebastian Cossa, who got the majority of the starts in Toledo last season. (MLive)
Voted the ECHL's top netminder in 2022-23 with the Toledo Walleye, Lethemon posted an 18-1-3 record with a 1.99 goals-against average, a .930 save percentage and four shutouts in 26 appearances. (The Detroit News)
Lethemon won the 2023 Nick Vitucci Goaltender of the Year Award as the ECHL's top netminder after posting an 18-1-3 record with a 1.99 GAA, a 0.930 SV% and four shutouts in 26 appearances. (DetroitRedWings.com)
But the other factor of the Zadina departure is that it opens up a roster spot. The Red Wings currently have 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies for 22 players on the roster. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Ask Detroit prospect Alexandre Doucet about his goals for the 2023-24 season and he doesn’t beat around the bush. “I’m done with the Q,” Doucet said. “My plan is to play with Grand Rapids for sure.” (Detroit Hockey Now)
Goaltender Sebastian Cossa was excited to hear his coach in Toledo, Dan Watson, was promoted to head coach with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Wings' primary minor-league affiliate. (The Detroit News)
Sawchuk made his professional debut with the Griffins on Feb. 24 against the Chicago Wolves.
A year after the Red Wings’ 2022 fourth-round pick stole the show at his first development camp three-on-three scrimmage, Amadeus Lombardi was once again among the top standouts at the 2023 edition. (The Athletic)
Center prospect Amadeus Lombardi makes more than his fair share of memorable plays. Lombardi was noticeable every time he was on the ice. He is likely to play for Grand Rapids in the upcoming season. (Detroit Hockey Now)
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