Category: Slideshow
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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…
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Red Wings announce 2016 development camp roster
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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have announced the list of players invited to the team’s annual development camp in Traverse City. The camp, which begins on July 6, features both Red Wings prospects and free-agent invites that the organization wants to see on the ice. Two Michigan natives will be participating: former Lake…
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Stamkos sweepstakes never even takes place; what now for the Red Wings?
By @MichaelCaples – So much for a wild and crazy July 1 for hockey fans. Steven Stamkos was expected to hit the open market, a rare opportunity for teams to try to sign a free-agent superstar still in his prime in today’s salary cap-controlled National Hockey League. Instead, Stamkos will be staying with Tampa…
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Report: Steven Stamkos is staying in Tampa Bay
By @MichaelCaples – According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, the Red Wings may not even have a chance to sign Steven Stamkos. The hockey insider is reporting that Stamkos will be staying in Tampa Bay. Steven Stamkos is staying in TB. #TSN — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 29, 2016 Cancel the Stamkos Sweepstakes, he…
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Ticket information for National Junior Evaluation Camp in Plymouth announced
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the ticket information for the upcoming 2016 USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp, which will be held in Plymouth from July 30 through August 6. The camp, taking place at USA Hockey Arena, will feature games between the U.S., Canada, Finland and Sweden. Rosters will be made up…
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’16 Draft: Alex DeBrincat’s going back to Chicago
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By @MichaelCaples – Alex DeBrincat grew up in Farmington Hills, and he has spent the last two seasons with the Erie Otters. In between his youth hockey days and his OHL career in Pennsylvania, however, DeBrincat spent one year at Lake Forest Academy just outside of Chicago. In a few years, there’s now a…