Smith understands his role
This season Smith has been called up three times by the Wings, most recently on New Year's Eve, where he was in the Wings lineup against the San Jose Sharks. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Features
Most productive affiliates of decade
Assessing which teams did the best job stocking their NHL clubs in the 2010s. (NHL.com)
Revisiting 10 bold (and bad) Red Wings predictions at midseason
It’s probably time for some reflecting on the calendar year that was — and with that, an occasion to check in on some preseason bold predictions I first filed Oct. 1. (The Athletic)
What to expect from the Red Wings prospects at World Juniors
If ever there were a season in which Red Wings fans have needed a midseason international tournament to break up the drudgery … welcome to that season. (The Athletic)
Red Wings see current and future prospects at World Juniors
Red Wings brass at the World Junior Championship will be watching a few of the organization’s top prospects as well as some high-end talent that will be available to them at the June draft. (MLive)
Christmas in Detroit is different for young European Wings
Zadina and Ehn miss family and traditions from back in Czech Republic and Sweden. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Taking Flight - It's Lindstrom with an 'N'
Adapting to the smaller ice surface has been a fairly smooth transition. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Pearson Chases Degree and NHL
Chase Pearson is spending his rookie season in Grand Rapids working not only to become a reliable and trusty two-way center, but also to complete his undergraduate degree from the University of Maine.
Jimmy Howard yields goal in third as Griffins lose at Iowa
Jimmy Howard yielded a goal directly in front of the net at the 7:35 mark of the third period Friday as the Grand Rapids Griffins lost on the road to Iowa, 4-2. (MLive)
Joe Veleno brings pro mentality to Team Canada
Did Joe Veleno have a welcome-to-the-pros moment this season? (TSN)
Around the AHL: The AHL-World Juniors Connection Runs Deep
The IIHF World Junior Championship is an annual winter tradition, one where the AHL has always had healthy representation. (EPRinkside.com)
With Eric Comrie gone, what’s next for the Red Wings’ goalie situation?
What, exactly, is the Red Wings’ plan in net beyond this season? (The Athletic)