Category: Red Wings
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Red Wings announce a new two-year contract for Kyle Quincey
By @MichaelCaples – After missing out on some free-agent defensive targets, the Red Wings have re-signed a polarizing player for the Hockeytown faithful. The club officially announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Kyle Quincey to a two-year contract. While Detroit does not release contract information, TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported yesterday that the deal…
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2014 NHL Draft: Plymouth Whalers’ Alex Nedeljkovic picked by Carolina
By Robert Bondy – Mike Vellucci made headlines earlier this summer when he left town for a spot in the Carolina Hurricanes’ front office as an assistant general manager, and now three months later he’s bringing a familiar face down south to join him. This past Saturday the Carolina Hurricanes selected goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic…
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Report: Red Wings sign second homegrown Hobey Baker winner in Andy Miele
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By @MichaelCaples – Earlier today, the Red Wings signed Northville native Kevin Porter to start their free-agent signing period. According to reports, they’ve added another Michigan native and a fellow Hobey Baker winner in Andy Miele. Miele, a 26-year-old native of Grosse Pointe Woods, has signed with Detroit, according to Scott Norton of Norton…
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Red Wings sign Northville native and University of Michigan alum Kevin Porter
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By @MichaelCaples – It might not have been the right-handed defenseman fans were looking for, but the Red Wings did add to their roster on the first afternoon of the free-agency period – and he just so happens to be a Michigan native. TSN’s Bob McKenzie first reported that the Wings have signed Northville native…
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Dylan Larkin’s father talks about his son being drafted by the Red Wings
By @MichaelCaples – PHILADELPHIA – On their draft day, the hockey spotlight shines brightly on the players hearing their names called by NHL clubs. However, the players aren’t the only ones beaming with pride and excitement. For Kevin and Sidney Denise Larkin, the fact that their son Dylan was drafted by their hometown Detroit…
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2014 NHL Draft: Ryan Mantha talks about being selected by the Rangers
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By Robert Bondy – Ryan Mantha was anxiously waiting on Saturday for his life-changing event to finally happen, admitting he was getting nervous as the rounds passed by. But all the butterflies in the Clarkson native’s stomach transformed into pure joy and excitement when the wait was over and he was officially selected in…
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Red Wings ink Sheahan, Mrazek to new contracts
By @MichaelCaples – While the Hockeytown faithful sit around waiting for the Red Wings to make a big splash in the free-agent market, the team has taken care of some housekeeping issues. Detroit announced today that they have signed forward Riley Sheahan and goaltender Petr Mrazek to new contracts, keeping both of their prospects…
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Grand Rapids Griffins sign Western Michigan alum Shane Berschbach
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By @MichaelCaples – While July 1 marks the first day the Red Wings can start signing new players, their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids made the first move. The Griffins announced this morning that they have signed Western Michigan alum Shane Berschbach to a one-year deal. The 23-year-old Clawson native is a four-year letterwinner…
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Red Wings announce development camp roster
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced the roster of players who will be attending their development camp next week in Traverse City, and while the expected top prospects are featured, so too are some camp invitees. Players already property of the Red Wings attending the camp include this year’s first-round pick Dylan Larkin,…
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MiHockey’s 2014 NHL Draft Watch
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By @MichaelCaples – MiHockey will be covering the 2014 NHL Draft both from Philadelphia and from Michigan this weekend. Over the course of the next two days, the best draft-eligible prospects Michigan has to offer will hear their names called by NHL clubs at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings…