Red Wings send Dennis Cholowski, Dylan McIlrath to Grand Rapids
The Detroit Red Wings assigned defensemen Dennis Cholowski and Dylan McIlrath to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday. (MLive)
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Red Wings reassign Filip Zadina to Grand Rapids
The Detroit Red Wings have reassigned right wing Filip Zadina to the Grand Rapids Griffins. (MLive)
Amid the losses, reasons the Red Wings are still worth watching this season
So many nights this season, the same story seems to play out for the Red Wings over and over, with one or two minor tweaks each time to keep you on your toes. (The Athletic)
Sports in Grand Rapids: What it takes to be #1 in the minor leagues
Like much of Grand Rapids, the area’s minor league sports teams were born of an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to building a vibrant community. (Experience Grand Rapids)
Red Wings waive Madison Bowey due to defensive issues
Madison Bowey is tied for second among Detroit Red Wings defensemen in points, which speaks to the team’s difficulty in scoring. (MLive)
An early handicapping of the Red Wings’ pending RFA forward decisions
When Steve Yzerman took over as Red Wings general manager last spring, there weren’t many pressing contract matters awaiting him. (The Athletic)
Eric Tangradi talks about goal in first game back with Griffins
Eric Tangradi called it a “whirlwind day,” and it also included a goal at Van Andel Arena on Friday in his first game back with the Grand Rapids Griffins. (MLive)
Eric Tangradi, key player in Griffins’ 2017 Calder Cup title, rejoins the team
Eric Tangradi, who helped the Grand Rapids Griffins to the Calder Cup in 2017, signed a one-year contract with the team Friday. (MLive)
Around the AHL: Breaking Down Early Returns Across the AHL
Roughly one-third of the AHL regular-season schedule has been completed, and the early returns are murky at best. (EPRinkside.com)
Why Filip Zadina isn’t playing on Red Wings’ top line
Filip Zadina was back practicing with the Detroit Red Wings Friday, back on the third line. (MLive)
Taro Hirose not surprised by demotion to Griffins
A move down to the Grand Rapids Griffins, whether temporary or not, did not come as a surprise to Taro Hirose. (MLive)
‘We’re back’: Moritz Seider looking forward to leading Germany in World Juniors return
Seider is getting ready to help lead Germany at the World Junior Championship, trying to keep the country in the top division another year. (The Athletic)