Red Wings outline areas for Joe Veleno to improve
The Detroit Red Wings have utilized two breaks in the schedule this month to send Joe Veleno to Grand Rapids for more minutes, more puck touches and some power play and penalty kill time. (MLive)
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Home, Sweet Home
After winning the 2017 Calder Cup with the Griffins, Criscuolo returned to the franchise in 2020 and found a new love for the city of Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Griffins host first Mental Health Awareness Night
They will also become the first AHL franchise to participate in the Hockey Talks campaign during their game against the Bakersfield Condors. (FOX 17)
Wings rethink best options for Veleno to 'thrive, not just survive'
Joe Veleno has appeared to be on the cusp of earning a regular spot on the Red Wings this season — but not quite totally. (Detroit News)
What's behind Joe Veleno being yo-yoed between Detroit Red Wings and minors
He was back with the Wings at Wednesday's morning skate after spending his second stint of the month with the Grand Rapids Griffins, with whom he has thrived. (Detroit Free Press)
Filppula is 22nd Red Wings Player To Win Olympic Gold
Filppula spent two stints with the Red Wings, winning a Stanley Cup in 2007-08. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings Rowney, Namestnikov Might Be Back Wednesday; Veleno Might Not
With a five-day gap between games, the Red Wings made the decision to assign rookie center Joe Veleno to the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings weigh options with Joe Veleno: Detroit or Grand Rapids
Joe Veleno has been a fixture in the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup since mid-December, playing in the past 22 games. But the team is weighing its options with the young center. (MLive)
Bob Kaser Joins Larry & Maddie Live
Bob Kaser joined the Larry & Maddie Live show on My Michigan TV this afternoon to talk about the status of the Griffins and things to look forward to as the team moves through the second half of the season. (MyMichiganTV)
4 former Griffins take home medals at 2022 Olympics
This is the fifth consecutive Olympics that a former Griffins player has taken home a medal. (WZZM 13)
Gemel Smith re-claimed on waivers by Lightning from Red Wings
Gemel Smith’s time as a teammate with brother Givani on the Detroit Red Wings was short-lived. (MLive)
Red Wings Prefer Veleno At Center; Lightning Claim Smith
By sending Joe Veleno to play for the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins this weekend, the Detroit Red Wings are making Veleno a center of attention. (Detroit Hockey Now)