Griffins Name Dan Watson Coach
From the outset, the expectation was that the Detroit Red Wings would be promoting Toledo Walleye coach Dan Watson from the ECHL to become the new bench boss of the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)
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Red Wings Review: Taro Hirose’s Future
Every NHL team needs players such as Taro Hirose. When you hear coaches speaking to the value of organizational depth, it’s guys like Hirose that they are talking about. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings Review: Simon Edvinsson’s Future
Certainly, there were high expectations placed upon the player chosen sixth overall in his draft year and Edvinsson did not disappoint. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Independent Scouts Assess Red Wings’ Top Five Prospects
Team 33, an independent pro scouting company used by some NHL teams, still views defenseman Simon Edvinsson as the Red Wings’ top prospect. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Grand Rapids Griffins sorting through coaching candidates, including Toledo’s Dan Watson
Who will be coaching many of the Detroit Red Wings’ top prospects for the next few years? That should be determined soon. It has been nearly eight weeks since the Griffins parted ways with head coach Ben Simon. (MLive)
Wings hoping young forwards can provide boost for needed improved offense
Amadeus Lombardi and Cross Hanas are two forwards in Grand Rapids who figure to be monitored in the upcoming season. Marco Kasper and Carter Mazur are intriguing wildcards. (The Detroit News)
Red Wings interested in Pius Suter, Alex Chiasson among their own UFAs
The Detroit Red Wings would like to re-sign forwards Pius Suter and Alex Chiasson, but their other unrestricted free agents are not expected to return. (MLive)
Seider, Edvinsson could be pillars on young Wings' defense for years
Then, you have the young defensemen such as Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson and William Wallinder. All are recent draft picks who flashed intriguing potential at various levels this past season. (The Detroit News)
Mock Drafts All Over the Map for Red Wings’ First Round Picks
The Red Wings have two picks in the first round, their own at No. 9 overall, and the No. 17 pick they received as part of the Filip Hronek trade with Vancouver at the deadline last winter. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings Review: Elmer Soderblom’s Future
Starting the season strongly, Soderblom would score in his NHL debut. But injuries and a loss of form would leave him on the sideline and ultimately, finishing out the season with the AHL Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Detroit Red Wings' Derek Lalonde: Carter Mazar 'very raw,' but loves this about his game
Mazur left Detroit's Derek Lalonde thinking he will fit right in with the club. The World Championship was his first experience playing for the men's national team. Mazur had a goal and three assists. (Detroit Free Press)
Red Wings’ Derek Lalonde on Team USA, Carter Mazur’s play, Joe Veleno’s suspension
After returning this week, Lalonde spoke to The Athletic to talk about his experiences and takeaways, impressions from coaching Red Wings prospect Carter Mazur on Team USA, and more. (The Athletic)