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08/14/23

Red Wings announce dates for prospect tournament, training camp

The Red Wings Monday announced dates for the NHL Prospect Tournament and the Wings' training camp, all at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City, along with the annual Training Camp Golf Classic. (The Detroit News)

08/13/23

Only Edvinsson, Kasper Make NHL Network Top Prospect List

Edvinsson ranks 11th, making him the fourth best young prospect on defense. New Jersey’s Luke Hughes (fifth) and Simon Nemec (7th), and Columbus’ David Jiricek (eighth) are ahead of Edvinsson. (Detroit Hockey Now)

08/11/23

Red Wings forward prospect Amadeus Lombardi focused on improvement

Detroit Red Wings forward prospect Amadeus Lombardi does not let his 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame deter him from pursuing his professional hockey dreams. (DetroitRedWings.com)

08/11/23

Top prospects for Detroit Red Wings

After two seasons at the University of Denver, Carter Mazur finished last season with Grand Rapids and played for the United States at the IIHF World Championship. (NHL.com)

08/11/23

Kasper on quest for full-time role with Red Wings

The center, selected by the Red Wings with the No. 8 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, is expected to be one of the fresh faces that will eventually help Detroit end its seven-season Stanley Cup Playoff drought. (NHL.com)

08/10/23

More Yzerman Draftees May Join Red Wings in 2023-24

On one hand, Edvinsson showed his potential in his brief trial with Detroit. On the other hand, Yzerman signed veteran defensemen Shayne Gostisbehere and Justin Holl. Detroit has six veteran defensemen. (Detroit hockey Now)

08/10/23

Projecting the Red Wings’ 2026-27 lineup: What long-term pieces Detroit is missing

Right away, the center depth of this new projection stands out, with both Nate Danielson and Marco Kasper approaching prime age, behind a 30-year-old Dylan Larkin who projects to be at the tail end of his. (The Athletic)

08/08/23

Griffins’ L’Esperance Savors Playing Close to Home

Joel L’Esperance had never played many games within driving distance of his hometown of Brighton. In the summer of 2022, as a free agent, “I was trying to get a little closer to home,” he said. (Detroit Hockey Now)

08/03/23

Red Wings prospect Alexandre Doucet ready to bring scoring touch to Grand Rapids

Doucet (6-0, 187) continued to flourish after signing. He led the league with 14 playoff goals and tied for first with 31 postseason points, helping Halifax reach the QMJHL finals, where it lost to Quebec. (MLive)

07/31/23

Red Wings’ Goaltending Ranks Fifth in the Atlantic Division

Detroit’s backup goaltending should be improved. The Red Wings signed veterans James Reimer and Alex Lyon. Reimer is supposed to be No. 2 and Lyon is expected to begin the season in Grand Rapids. (Detroit Hockey Now)

07/30/23

Red Wings Will Have a Better Read on Tuomisto Playing In GR

Almost everyone on the Griffins roster has something to prove this season. The Red Wings are looking forward to having a better read on Antti Tuomisto’s potential. (Detroit Hockey Now)

07/28/23

The Griffins Will Mostly Be Yzerman Players in 2023-24

Any Detroit Red Wings fan who wants to see what the team will look like when the rebuild is completed only needs to make the 157-mile drive to watch the Grand Rapids Griffins play this season. (Detroit Hockey Now)