Red Wings send Berggren, Edvinsson to Grand Rapids, Danielson to juniors
Berggren’s demotion is the only surprise after he fared well as a rookie last season, collecting 15 goals and 28 points in 67 games. (MLive)
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Red Wings Sign Aston-Reese, Demote Berggren; Keep Three Goalies
The Red Wings sent Cross Hanas, Elmer Soderblom, Simon Edvinsson and Jonatan Berggren to Grand Rapids, and Nate Danielson will be returned to his Brandon Wheat Kings junior team. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Detroit Red Wings assign Jonatan Berggren, Simon Edvinsson to minors to start season
A solid rookie season didn't save forward Jonatan Berggren from being assigned to the minors as the Detroit Red Wings trimmed their roster to 23 men. (Detroit Free Press)
Red Wings send Jonatan Berggren, Simon Edvinsson to GR, setting opening-night roster
With Aston-Reese in the fold, the Wings assigned forwards Jonatan Berggren, Cross Hanas and Elmer Soderblom and defenseman Simon Edvinsson to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. (The Detroit News)
Simon Edvinsson looks NHL-ready, but do the Red Wings have a spot for him?
The 2021 No. 6 overall draft pick has looked like he’s done just that. On a nightly basis, he’s looking less like a prospect and more like a player who can help Detroit in the NHL very soon. (The Athletic)
Latest Injury Update For Red Wings Prospect Mazur Not Promising
Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde was offering an update on Mazur’s status and the prognosis was that the rookie winger is going to be seen on the ice later, rather than sooner. (Detroit Hockey Now)
AHL-heavy Red Wings fall to loaded Leafs in OT
The Detroit Red Wings, with mostly an AHL lineup, played the star-laden Toronto Maple Leafs tough on Thursday. But William Nylander’s second goal of the game, at 1:34 of overtime, lifted the Leafs to a 4-3 victory. (MLive)
Edvinsson snaps tie in third as Red Wings edge Penguins in preseason
Simon Edvinsson snapped a tie in the third period and James Reimer stopped 21 shots Wednesday to lift the Detroit Red Wings past the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 at PP&G Paints Arena. (MLive)
Having three goaltenders on roster suddenly an option for Wings
Given some situations around the NHL, and given how backups James Reimer and Alex Lyon have played, it might not be out of the question. (The Detroit News)
Red Wings could start season with three goalies to avoid waiver risk with Alex Lyon
But if they want Lyon to be the starter in Grand Rapids, he must clear waivers. That could be tricky because he might appeal to some NHL clubs as a backup, or even as the starter for a team like Tampa Bay. (MLive)
Four Red Wings questions halfway through the preseason
Edvinsson has looked NHL-ready for much of the preseason, even in spite of his three-penalty outing Sunday. The problem is that he has seven established NHL defenders in front of him. (The Athletic)
Red Wings Have Two Quality Options at No. 2 Goalie
The all-in attitude that Lyon and James Reimer both possess is why there is wonder around the NHL about whether general manager Steve Yzerman might opt to keep three goaltenders this season. (Detroit Hockey Now)