The Red Wings at the trade deadline plus potential free agent targets: mailbag part 2
On to Part 2 of our year-end Red Wings mailbag. (The Athletic)
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What Steve Yzerman told Ben Simon before he coached Detroit Red Wings
Steve Yzerman’s first bit of advice to Ben Simon was sensible. His second was to savor everything. (Detroit Free Press)
Griffins’ Ben Simon: Great experience coaching Red Wings for a game
Whether or not Simon, 43, realizes his dream to coach in the NHL one day, he will always remember this experience. (MLive)
Ben Simon cherishes 'great experience' of coaching Red Wings to victory
When Ben Simon received the call from Red Wings' general manager Steve Yzerman, there were a lot of different emotions racing through him. (Detroit News)
Ben Simon In Right Place At The Right Time For NHL Coaching Call Up
On Saturday, December 18th, 2021, Simon added NHL Head Coach to his resume. Yet again, another case of right place, right time led to his callup to the Detroit Red Wings. (Full Press Hockey)
Dylan Larkin’s Selke chances, next year’s defense corps and a realistic playoff timeline: Red Wings mailbag part 1
The holiday break has arrived early for the Red Wings, as the league postponed Detroit’s games through Christmas after the team added nine players and three coaches to the COVID-19 protocol in recent days. (The Athletic)
As COVID concerns mount around NHL, Red Wings try to move forward
The Red Wings were supposed practice Sunday, prepare for rematch against an exciting Colorado Avalanche team Monday, then get ready for one more game before the NHL's holiday break. (Detroit News)
Dylan Larkin’s first NHL hat trick comes when Red Wings need it most
The Red Wings' head coach and an assistant coach were both absent due to COVID-19, with AHL Grand Rapids head coach Ben Simon and assistant Todd Krygier filling in. (The Athletic)
Five Takeaways: Red Wings’ Larkin 3 Devils 2
Grand Rapids Griffins coach Ben Simon ran the bench during Saturday’s game. The coach of Detroit’s AHL farm club got the win in his first NHL game. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Larkin scores first career hat trick as Red Wings beat Devils
Detroit Red Wings fans entered Little Caesars Saturday night wondering what their team, reshuffled by COVID-19 protocol roster and coaching subtractions in the morning, would look and play like. (Detroit News)
Dylan Larkin dominates with hat trick in Detroit Red Wings' 5-2 win over New Jersey
Ben Simon was summoned from Grand Rapids to serve as acting head coach after Blashill was among the growing numbers of Wings who were placed in protocol. (Detroit Free Press)
Red Wings expect ‘seamless transition’ behind bench with Jeff Blashill in COVID protocol
The Red Wings are bringing Grand Rapids Griffins head coach Ben Simon and assistant coach Todd Krygier in for the game against the Devils at Little Caesars Arena. (MLive)