Thursday, July 30, 2015

Red Wings Highs: Jakub Kindl

DETROIT – Jakub Kindl made the most of his minutes in 2014-15. Appearing in just 35 games, the Red Wings’ defenseman achieved new goal-scoring highs and provided a major boost in production from the blue line. In his fifth season, Kindl came in...

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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Lindsay's still going strong at 90

DETROIT – The plan is no different than past years. Maybe a little morning workout followed by a nap in the afternoon. Later on enjoy a celebratory dinner and a small birthday cake. Ted Lindsay has done a subdued birthday in northern Michi...

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

By The Numbers: Niklas Kronwall

By The Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2014-15 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on top-p...

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

SLED WINGS' THRAILKILL NAMED TO U.S. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL SLED HOCKEY TEAM

Forward Robert Thrailkill Jr. from the Grand Rapids Sled Wings adult sled hockey team has been named to the 2015-16 U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team. This marks the third consecutive year that the 24-year-old Thrailkill has been selected for the squad and the sixth time in the last seven years that a Sled Wing has been named to the national developmental team.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Red Wings Firsts: Teemu Pulkkinen

DETROIT – Teemu Pulkkinen made his season debut on Jan. 10, and brought plenty of hype with him as the American Hockey League’s leading scorer. A lethal shot that drew comparisons to former Red Wings sniper Brett Hull, fans didn’t have to wait ...

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

By The Numbers: Justin Abdelkader

By The Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2014-15 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on top-s...

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

HIRSCHFELD RE-SIGNS, ZOMBO AND DOCKEN JOIN GRIFFINS

The Griffins on Thursday re-signed forward Alden Hirschfeld to a one-year contract and also signed forward Dominic Zombo and defenseman Derek Docken to one-year contracts.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

AUBRY RE-SIGNED BY WINGS

The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday re-signed forward Louis-Marc Aubry to a one-year contract.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Red Wings Highs: Tomas Jurco

DETROIT — In one word, Tomas Jurco would likely describe this season as frustrating. The Red Wings forward saw a significant drop in ice time and a much different role from last season to this season. However frustrating it may have been, Jurco...

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Monday, July 13, 2015

CALLAHAN AND JENSEN RETURN

The Detroit Red Wings on Monday re-signed right wing Mitch Callahan to a one-year contract and agreed to terms with defenseman Nick Jensen on a two-year contract.

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Sunday, July 12, 2015

By The Numbers: Riley Sheahan

By The Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2014-15 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on third...

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Thursday, July 9, 2015

GRIFFINS HONORED BY AHL FOR TICKET SALES AND DIGITAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE

The Griffins’ front office earned several honors from the American Hockey League during its recent meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Hilton Head, S.C.

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COREAU AGREES TO TERMS

The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday agreed to terms with goaltender Jared Coreau on a new one-year contract.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

DETROIT SIGNS ERIC TANGRADI

The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday signed forward Eric Tangradi to a one-year contract.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Red Wings Highs: Darren Helm

DETROIT – After two brutal injury-plagued seasons in Detroit, forward Darren Helm regrouped in 2014-15 by posting career-high numbers and returning to his speedy, game-changing ways. Appearing in 75 games this season, Helm was a regular in the ...

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Monday, July 6, 2015

Meyer makes very big impression at camp

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Growing up in the Tar Heel state – a hotbed for basketball – it’s easy to assume that 6-foot-9 Jarett Meyer is a dominating low-post figure destined for a Division 1 college scholarship at one of the nation’s top hoop powerh...

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HOGGAN AND PAETSCH RE-SIGN, GRANT RETURNS

The Griffins on Monday announced that they have re-signed left wing Jeff Hoggan and defenseman Nathan Paetsch and have signed left wing Triston Grant, who returns to the team following a one-year absence. The trio led Grand Rapids to its first Calder Cup championship in 2012-13 and will again provide the team’s veteran foundation in 2015-16 under new head coach Todd Nelson.

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Sunday, July 5, 2015

By The Numbers: Jimmy Howard

By The Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2014-15 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on goali...

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Van Pottelberghe conquers crease, languages

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – From the time his Belgian parents permitted a family friend to teach him to skate on an outdoor rink in Switzerland, Red Wings prospect Joren van Pottelberghe has been driven to reach for higher hockey aspirations. Almost...

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Friday, July 3, 2015

Wings ink Saarijarvi, who may play in Flint

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Living in Finland’s northernmost province, Vili Saarijärvi happens to have a very famous neighbor, who is known around the world for the good deeds he does once a year. “He’s awesome guy,” Saarijärvi said. “He treats me ...

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Mantha's expectations remain very high

DETROIT – Despite some criticism and inconsistency in his first pro season, Anthony Mantha remains as confident as he was the day the Red Wings selected him 20th overall in the 2013 NHL draft. Last September, Mantha suffered a fractured right t...

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Prospects like what they see in new arena

DETROIT – They came from all over the world yet there was a general consensus about what they saw – the Red Wings' new stadium looks fantastic. The Wings' just-drafted players, prospects and invitees to their development camp got a private tour...

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Wings add depth up middle with Richards

DETROIT – Besides added a veteran presence to the blue line on Day 1 of the NHL’s free-agency period, the Red Wings also agreed to a one-year contract with veteran center Brad Richards, widely reported to be worth $3 million. The 35-year-old Ri...

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Green agrees to three-years with Wings

DETROIT – The Red Wings have coveted a veteran defenseman with a right-handed shot since Brian Rafalski retired. On Wednesday, the first day of the league's free-agency period, the Wings got the man that fits the description when former Washin...

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RED WINGS RE-SIGN MIELE AND McCOLLUM

The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday re-signed forward Andy Miele and goaltender Tom McCollum to one-year contracts.

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