A look at revolving-door first half for Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Griffins are experiencing something like Detroit so far - a revolving door. The two go together. (MLive)
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Griffins reach midpoint of the season below .500
The Grand Rapids Griffins reached midpoint of the season on a winning note Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over division-leading Milwaukee to end a four-game road trip. (MLive)
Mike Knuble named honorary coach of All-American Game
Former NHL standout and current Griffins assistant coach Mike Knuble was named an honorary head coach for the 2020 BioSteel All-American Game on Jan. 20 at the USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. (MLive)
Red Wings’ Filip Zadina experiences ‘one of best moments’
The 20-year-old forward has made some big plays lately. This was his biggest. (MLive)
Filip Zadina’s game-winner vs. Montreal is his biggest moment yet. Where could it lead?
The reality for Zadina is that every goal right now is a huge goal, and the weight of this one, as a game-winner when his team desperately needed a victory, is more than enough to make this one matter. (The Athletic)
Red Wings Notes
Zadina earning more ice time through confident play; Wings prospects had success at world juniors. (Detroit Red Wings.com)
Filip Zadina main reason to watch Red Wings during bleak season
What do fans have to look forward to over the next three months, other than the draft lottery and chance to land the No. 1 pick? Filip Zadina’s development, for starters. (MLive)
World juniors observations, notes and quotes
That’s it. It’s over. Across 11 days and 31 games, the best young talent in hockey gathered in the Czech Republic. (The Athletic)
Red Wings' Givani Smith ties future to maximizing his size, strength
The player Smith is today, though far from a finished product, is much different from the one Smith was when he began his pro career two years ago. (Detroit News)
Seider leading Team Germany at World Junior Championship
With the 'C' on his chest, Seider is not just the team's leader on the ice, but in the locker room as well. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Chris Terry to again represent Griffins at AHL All-Star Classic
Grand Rapids Griffins forward Chris Terry, who has been among the league leaders in scoring this season, was selected Friday to the AHL All-Star Classic. (MLive)
Evaluating Steve Yzerman’s moves so far as Red Wings GM
As first seasons go, this one has been a doozy for new Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman. (The Athletic)