Category: For Fans
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2016 NHL free-agent signings watch
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By @MichaelCaples – Now that the dust has settled on a wild July 1 and an ensuing holiday weekend, let’s take a look at the Michigan names who have signed new contracts with NHL clubs around free agency season for hockey’s highest stage. Justin Peters – Plymouth Whalers alum – Coyotes (one year) Garret…
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Ken Holland talks about the Red Wings’ moves on the first day of free agency
By @MichaelCaples – Ken Holland and new Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen spoke to the media today after a busy day for Hockeytown’s team in the free-agent market. Prior to the 4 p.m. teleconference call, Holland had re-signed Darren Helm and Alexey Marchenko, and outside of the organization, he had signed Nielsen and Thomas…
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Red Wings sign Steve Ott to a one-year deal
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings held a teleconference call for the media with general manager Ken Holland and Frans Nielsen at 4 p.m. ET, but apparently the team wasn’t done signing players. Detroit has announced that they have signed Steve Ott to a one-year contract, as well. That brings the total to three players…
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Report: Red Wings sign Thomas Vanek to one-year deal
By @MichaelCaples – Per multiple reports, the Red Wings have added another forward via free agency. According to Gord Miller of TSN and Dan Rosen on the NHL Network, the Wings have landed Thomas Vanek with a one-year deal for $2.6 million. Vanek was bought out by the Minnesota Wild this offseason. In 817 career…
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Red Wings add winger Matt Lorito with two-way contract
By @MichaelCaples – The Red Wings have signed an AHL forward who could become a hidden gem in today’s free agent frenzy. Detroit has singed Matt Lorito to a two-year, two-way contract, per TSN’s Bob McKenzie. The hockey analyst suggests he could be the Wings’ version of Connor Sheary, a free-agent pick-up who ended up…
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Red Wings land Islanders center Frans Nielsen
By @MichaelCaples – They weren’t able to get Steven Stamkos, but it looks like the Red Wings landed their next top target. Per the Wings’ official Twitter account, Detroit has signed Frans Nielsen, a Danish center who has spent his entire career with the New York Islanders, to a six-year contract. Originally a third-round pick…
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Red Wings re-sign Alexey Marchenko
By @MichaelCaples – In a housekeeping move shortly before the start of the free agency window, the Red Wings have re-signed one of their restricted free agents. Detroit has inked defenseman Alexey Marchenko to a two-year contract, as first reported by former Wolverines and Red Wings defenseman turned analyst Aaron Ward. Alexei Marchenko…
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Red Wings re-sign Darren Helm
By @MichaelCaples – On the first day of free agency, the Red Wings retained one of their own. Per TSN’s Aaron Ward, Detroit has signed 29-year-old Darren Helm to a new contract, locking up the longtime Red Wings forward before he could truly test the market. Detroit Red Wings and Darren Helm agree…
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U.S. roster announced for upcoming Ivan Hlinka Tournament
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its roster for the upcoming Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Players were selected based off their performances at USA Hockey’s week-long Boys Select 17 Player Development Camp, which concluded today. The following Michigan players will join the U.S. Under-18 Select Team to compete in the prestigious summer tournament,…
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’16 Draft: Will Lockwood joins a childhood favorite in Vancouver
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By @MichaelCaples – Rogers Arena, the home of the Canucks, is 2,500 miles away from Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Will Lockwood has never been to Vancouver. Neither of those details kept the Canucks from being one of Lockwood’s favorite teams growing up, however. Why, might you ask? Vancouver was one of Lockwood’s ‘go-to’ teams when…