Red Wings sign late-bloomer Alexandre Doucet to entry-level deal
Alexandre Doucet scored 17 goals in his first 102 junior games. He has tallied 78 goals in his past 126 games. The Detroit Red Wings hope he is a late-bloomer. (MLive)
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Alexandre Doucet scored 17 goals in his first 102 junior games. He has tallied 78 goals in his past 126 games. The Detroit Red Wings hope he is a late-bloomer. (MLive)
With the NHL trade marketplace in the midst of buying spree, the Red Wings landed a 45-goal scorer Wednesday. Right wing Alexandre Doucet, 21, has 45 goals and 44 assists for 89 points in 58 games. (Detroit Hockey Now)
The biggest change on next season’s seasons likely will be Simon Edvinsson joining the group. The Hockey News recently named Edvinsson one of the seven best players outside the NHL. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Saturday was Hispanic Heritage Night for the Griffins, a special theme celebrating players and fans of Hispanic backgrounds. The Griffins revealed a unique jersey that they would wear for the evening. (Field Pass Hockey)
After a couple of road games earlier in the week, the Grand Rapids Griffins returned home to Van Andel Arena this weekend, kicking off a five-game homestand, hoping to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot. (MLive)
Difficult conversations with players explaining why they’re out of the lineup has become routine for Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde. (MLive)
Having more capable forwards than lineup spots is a nice luxury for a Detroit team decimated by injuries much of the season. Tonight, it’s Berggren’s turn to sit when the New York Rangers visit Little Caesars Arena. (MLive)
As it turned out, the Detroit Red Wings did technically send Jakub Vrana to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday. But they always intended to play him in tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Vrana has 22 goals in the 40 games he has played with the Wings since being acquired at the 2021 trade deadline. The Wings risked losing him for nothing by placing him on waivers. (Detroit Free Press)
Jakub Vrana’s stay with the Detroit Red Wings was a brief one, but there’s also the chance that his departure from the team won’t be a long one. (Detroit Hockey Now)
The Red Wings reassigned Vrana to the Griffins, according to capfriendly.com. The Red Wings typically announce promotions and demotions from their AHL affiliate but there was no immediate confirmation of this move. (MLive)
Simon Edvinsson knows he wasn't good enough during training camp in September to make the Red Wings. In Edvinsson's estimation, it's simple. (The Detroit News)
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