Magnus Hellberg a backup option for Red Wings following Griffins stint
With Alex Nedeljkovic struggling, could Magnus Hellberg get a look as the Detroit Red Wings’ back-up goaltender? (MLive)
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Red Wings mailbag: Will Bertuzzi, Berggren, Hellberg stick around?
Berggren has shown he’s NHL-ready and has impressed by providing offense (four goals, five assists in 14 games) while playing in the bottom six. (MLive)
Detroit Red Wings recall G Magnus Hellberg. What this means for week ahead
Magnus Hellberg was recalled Sunday evening from a stint in the minors. Hellberg went 2-2-0 in four games with the Grand Rapids Griffins, posting a 2.50 goals-against average and a 0.932 save percentage. (Detroit Free Press)
Hellberg Recalled; Will He Get a Chance to Compete for Red Wings Backup Job?
Goaltender Magnus Hellberg has done all he can to persuade the Detroit Red Wings to consider using their insurance policy. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Olkinuora’s pushing for the NHL; Griffins win two of three last week
Jussi Olkinuora came to the Detroit Red Wings organization after spending the last six seasons in Europe. (MLive)
Griffins Outlast T-Birds in OT
The “Battle of the Birds” went beyond regulation and Jared McIsaac scored in the extra session to lift the visiting Griffins to a 2-1 decision. (Field Pass Hockey)
Red Wings send Elmer Soderblom to Grand Rapids (Not for Conditioning)
The Detroit Red Wings activated Elmer Soderblom from the injured list and sent him to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Berggren’s Strong Start Foreshadows a Longer Stay With Red Wings
Berggren has eight points in 12 games, with three goals finding the back of the net. He scored one of those three goals Tuesday night in Detroit’s 4-2 victory over Tampa Bay. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings’ rebuild progress, Derek Lalonde’s coaching, Steve Yzerman’s tough decisions: Mailbag
During the preseason, one of my predictions was that Simon Edvinsson would play at least 40 games in Detroit. I’m not very confident in that one today — but it has nothing to do with Edvinsson. (The Athletic)
Berggren-Veleno-Czarnik Line Showing Depth of Red Wings
The trio of Joe Veleno, Jonatan Berggren and Austin Czarnik has scored a goal in each of Detroit’s two victories to launch the club’s current four-game road trip. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Matt Macdonald Talks to WOOD Radio
Assistant coach Matt Macdonald joined West Michigan's Morning News to discuss the week ahead for the Griffins. (WOOD Radio)
Rookie goalie Cossa getting plenty of playing time to start career with the Walleye
Rookie goaltender Sebastian Cossa has been extremely busy to start his pro career with the Toledo Walleye and the young netminder wouldn't want it any other way. (The Toledo Blade)