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03/11/20

Griffins president: Conversations fluid whether to play before crowds amid coronavirus fears

President Tom Gortsema explained what goes into a decision and how the team - and the AHL - will decide whether or not to play or play before fans Friday when the Griffins host Bakersfield. (MLive)

03/11/20

Griffins sign former Notre Dame defenseman to tryout

Tory Dello, a four-year defenseman at the University of Notre Dame, was signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins to an amateur tryout Wednesday. (MLive)

03/09/20

Q&A with Steve Yzerman on timeline for Wings’ rebuild, draft strategy

The three-time Olympic hockey champion and three-time Stanley Cup champion was the latest executive to take part in a series of Q&A interviews with NHL GMs. (The Athletic)

03/08/20

'Simple' is good: Red Wings rookie Gustav Lindstrom adjusting well to NHL game

The NHL can be a tough, cruel place for a rookie defenseman. But Lindstrom has looked like the steady, calm player he was advertised to be when he was drafted in the second round in 2017. (Detroit News)

03/05/20

A Moritz Seider sighting could benefit the Detroit Red Wings. Here's why

As the Detroit Red Wings enter the final month of the season, the intrigue over a potential Moritz Seider sighting increases. (Detroit Free Press)

03/04/20

Steve Yzerman assesses Moritz Seider, Joe Veleno, other Red Wings prospects

Steve Yzerman said they’ll continue evaluating on a day-to-day basis whether to promote anyone. (MLive)

03/03/20

New father Nagle making most of AHL opportunity

Pat Nagle is enjoying both his longest stay in the AHL and the birth of his son this season.

02/28/20

Projecting the Red Wings’ lineup evolution through 2023

Steve Yzerman is still hesitant to get into timelines, which in its own way tells you everything you need to know about how long it could take for the Red Wings to return to serious contention. (The Athletic)

02/27/20

Laid-back Dennis Cholowski aims to attack more in return to Red Wings

Cholowski, recalled from Grand Rapids on Wednesday, has spent most of the past two months in the AHL, where he’s picked up three goals and nine assists in 27 games. (MLive)

02/27/20

Evgeny Svechnikov ‘totally committed’ to Red Wings

Svechnikov’s agent dismissed a Russian report that indicated the 6-3, 208-pound right wing will play in the KHL next season. (MLive)

02/25/20

Sled Wings show off hockey skills at annual Grand Rapids Griffins match up

For the 15th year, the two sides went head to head in a sled hockey game. (WZZM 13)

02/24/20

Pat Nagle balances hockey, fatherhood with the Griffins

Going into this season, Pat Nagle had only played in eight games at the AHL level. (FOX 17)