Category: Red Wings
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Brendan Smith looks to make strides, could see time on power play
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY – Brendan Smith could be taking on more responsibilities this season, and the 25-year-old is looking forward to the challenge. During Red Wings training camp on Sunday at Centre ICE Arena, the defenseman said he will be getting some power play time during the preseason, which starts Monday…
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Red Wings return five players to junior clubs, release seven
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced their first roster moves of the 2014 preseason today, sending five prospects back to their junior clubs and releasing seven who were in attendance on a tryout basis. Here are the players on the move: PLAYERS ASSIGNED ON 9/22/14 59 Tyler Bertuzzi LW L 6-1 187 Sudbury,…
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Sports hernia not keeping Andy Miele from learning at training camp
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — After being signed by the Detroit Red Wings in July, Andy Miele was going to provide depth for the Grand Rapids Griffins. However, Miele’s contributions will have to wait a bit, as he had surgery to treat a sports hernia in early September and is missing valuable ice…
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Stephen Weiss putting no pressure on himself in sophomore season with Red Wings
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — To say Stephen Weiss had a forgettable season last year would be an understatement. The former first-round pick played in just 26 games with two goals and two assists for the Detroit Red Wings. He played his final game of the 2013-14 season in December after suffering…
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Red Wings believe new overtime rules will benefit team
By Tom Mitsos – TRAVERSE CITY — Shootouts were not kind to the Detroit Red Wings last year. They lost nine out of a possible 14 shootouts, tied for third worst in the NHL. However, with the new overtime rule the NHL enacted earlier this month, the Red Wings are hoping to end more…
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Dylan Larkin preparing for his first season with the Michigan Wolverines
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – While the Detroit Red Wings are getting ready for their season out in Traverse City, one of their top prospects is doing the same in Ann Arbor. Dylan Larkin, the team’s first-round pick in this summer’s NHL Draft, is beginning his freshman season with the Michigan Wolverines, skating…
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Red Wings announce that Anthony Mantha has fractured tibia
By @MichaelCaples – What was expected to be the hottest topic around the Red Wings’ training camp now won’t be a topic at all. The Red Wings announced today that top prospect Anthony Mantha – the club’s first-round pick in 2013 – is out the next six to eight weeks due to a fractured…
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Red Wings release 2014 training camp roster
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings formally announced their training camp roster today, and it features plenty of players to keep an eye on in Traverse City. There are currently 14 players on the roster under a tryout basis. Here is the roster in its entirety, broken into three teams: Team Delvecchio Forwards: Joakim…
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Danny DeKeyser talks about his new Red Wings contract
By Nick Barnowski – LANSING – Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser will enter training camp with one word on his mind. Relief. The 24-year-old restricted free agent signed a two-year contract with the club Tuesday night, keeping the Clay Township native in his home state. DeKeyser spoke with MiHockey Wednesday morning about the new…
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Photos: Red Wings visit Detroit fire station
Johan Franzen, Dan Cleary and captain Henrik Zetterberg stopped at Detroit Fire Department Engine 27 on Tuesday to meet with more than 60 firefighters at the station. The visit was the first of many Red Wings players are participating in as part of their ‘MI Wings Community Tour’ leading into training camp. (Photos by Jen…