Category: Pro
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Chris Chelios elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
By Michael Caples – In 2011, it was the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame calling the name of former Red Wings star Chris Chelios. In 2013, it is a hall without a country’s name in front of it. The Hockey Hall of Fame announced their Class of 2013 members today, and Chelios was the first…
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Red Wings release updated development camp roster
The Red Wings announced 21 additions to their development camp participation roster today, featuring their latest draft picks and camp invitees. Read more about the Red Wings’ development camp in Traverse City right here. 2013 Detroit Red Wings Development Camp Roster *Indicates recent roster additions Player Position 2012-13 Team Acquired Darren Helm F …
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Red Wings prove they can still attract free agents in landing Alfredsson, Weiss
By Nick Barnowski – After missing out on Zach Parise and Ryan Suter last summer, critics questioned whether the Red Wings had the same appeal to free agents as they used to during the 1990s and 2000s. Today, they won’t have much to talk about. In what Red Wings general manager Ken Holland called…
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Stephen Weiss returns to Michigan, signs five-year deal with Red Wings
By Nick Barnowski – A player with Michigan ties is returning to the state where his hockey career first began to take off. After playing three seasons with the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League from 1999-2002, Stephen Weiss is coming back to Michigan, signing a five-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. Weiss…
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Daniel Alfredsson signs with the Red Wings for 2013-14 season
By Nick Barnowski – After spending 17 seasons with the Ottawa Senators, forward Daniel Alfredsson has decided to continue his career with the Detroit Red Wings. The 40-year-old forward has signed a one-year deal with the Red Wings, marking the beginning of what could be a very busy day for general manager Ken Holland and…
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Report: Red Wings cut ties with former first-round pick Thomas McCollum
By Michael Caples – MLive’s Ansar Khan is reporting that the Red Wings have cut ties with former first-round pick Thomas McCollum, and will not be offering him a new contract this off-season. McCollum, 23, was selected 30th overall in the 2008 NHL Draft by the Red Wings, just weeks after the club’s last…
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Red Wings sign Drew Miller to three-year deal; Kindl signs, too
By Michael Caples – Drew Miller will be staying in the Mitten for a while. The Red Wings officially announced that they re-signed the East Lansing native to a three-year contract today. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. The deal was first reported by the Detroit Free Press’ Helene…
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Red Wings’ development camp set for July 10-15 in Traverse City; Helm to participate
By Michael Caples – The Red Wings’ annual development camp for their drafted players and invited prospects will be held at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City from July 10-15. The six-day camp currently features a roster of 21 players (see full list below). Notable names include OHL defenseman of the year Ryan Sproul, QMJHL…
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Red Wings announce pre-season schedule
By Michael Caples – Less than an hour after the Griffins announced portions of their regular-season schedule, their NHL parent club released some info of their own. The Red Wings announced their pre-season schedule today, and it offers home games against three Original Six clubs and rival Pittsburgh. Detroit will open pre-season play on…
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Griffins announce home opener, outdoor game date, NYE game, more
By Michael Caples – Who said it’s too early to start looking at next year’s schedule? Just eight days after they captured the Calder Cup for the first time in franchise history, the Grand Rapids Griffins revealed a first look at their 2013-14 season – including information about their outdoor game as part of…