Possible Elite Tandem in AHL for Griffins, Worst Free Agent Signings & More
After adding Jack Campbell via free agency, could the Grand Rapid Griffins' have an elite tandem in the AHL with Campbell and Sebastian Cossa? Who were the worst signings for the Red Wings recently?
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Red Wings Could Have Elite AHL Goalie Tandem with Campbell & Cossa
July 7, 2024 by Devin Little
In the aftermath of the chaos that ensued when the NHL’s free agency period opening up, there has been a lot of chatter about what Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman did and didn’t do. While we can certainly debate the effect his free agent signings will have on the NHL roster in 2024-25, there is one signing flying a little bit under the radar. That, of course, is the signing of goaltender Jack Campbell to a one-year, league-minimum deal.
Red Wings’ Worst Free Agent Signings of the Past 20 Years
July 7, 2024 by Jordan Orth
While there are always bright spots when it comes to free-agent signings, the flip side is the signings that do not pan out as well. Over the past 20 years, the Detroit Red Wings are no exception to this situation…
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Red Wings: 3 Key Insights Into Detroit’s Offseason Strategy
July 8, 2024 by Tony Wolak
At this point, the Detroit Red Wings are just about done with their offseason chess moves. General manager Steve Yzerman left the door open to more tinkering, but didn’t “have anything on the go at the moment” when asked during his post-free agency availability.
Yzerman’s moves (and non-moves) were telling, though. If you read the tea leaves closely, there are three main takeaways from the offseason. Let’s dive in…
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Detroit Red Wings’ 50-Goal Club
July 5, 2024 by Tony Wolak
Though the Detroit Red Wings have been around since the 1926-27 season, they’ve only had a few 50-goal scorers don the winged wheel – only six, in fact.
While the NHL underwent a scoring revolution in the 1970s and ’80s, the Red Wings were deep in the midst of their “Dead Wings” era and did not feature many elite players. In addition, the offensive faces of the Original Six-era teams — Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, Sid Abel, and Alex Delvecchio—never lit the lamp 50 times in a season at any point in their careers.