Bertuzzi Putting It Together for Red Wings
In 2013, Ken Holland and the Detroit Red Wings took some heat for a second-round pick named Tyler Bertuzzi, who they “over-drafted” at 58th overall. The gritty forward was coming…
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Tyler Bertuzzi – Big League or Bust?
Third time’s the charm. Bouncing up and down from the Grand Rapids Griffins to the Detroit Red Wings multiple times, Tyler Bertuzzi’s NHL career hasn’t gotten off to the smoothest…
How Can Frk Stick with the Red Wings?
Martin Frk experienced quite the ride last season, one that would’ve made for quality television. The soon-to-be-24-year-old was making his case for a spot on the 2016-17 Detroit Red Wings,…
Waivers Could Again be Problematic for Red Wings
As it presently stands, the Detroit Red Wings have 31 players on their preseason roster who would require waivers if they were to be sent down. That number doesn’t include…
Red Wings Best Options If Athanasiou Leaves
If I had predicted at the beginning of the summer that Andreas Athanasiou would still be unsigned on September 4, you’d probably have laughed. After all, at the time it…
Red Wings Should Start Fast-Tracking Prospects
It all came crashing down for the Detroit Red Wings in 2016-17. The team missed the NHL’s postseason for the first time in 26 years, Pavel Datsyuk walked away from…
Bertuzzi’s Future Hinges on Red Wings Salary Cap
The Detroit Red Wings are currently navigating through some unfamiliar territory, salary cap trouble. Detroit, one of the NHL’s most successful teams during the pre-salary cap era, is now anticipating…
Resilient Griffins Win Calder Cup
Down 3-2 early in the third period, Grand Rapids Griffins fans let the home team know exactly what they wanted. “We want the Cup! We want the Cup! We want…
The Grind Line: Thoughts on Griffins’ Playoff Run
The Grand Rapids Griffins are heading to the Calder Cup finals for the second time in franchise history, and have a chance to capture their second Calder Cup in five…
Griffins Clinch Their Second Calder Cup Final Berth
The Grand Rapids Griffins barely gave their fans a chance to get settled into their seats before giving them a reason to stand up and cheer during Game 5 of…
Calder Cup Playoffs Preview: Griffins vs. Barracuda
The Grand Rapids Griffins and San Jose Barracuda fight for a spot in the Calder Cup final. The Griffins find themselves in the Western Conference Final for the second time…
Griffins Show Resolve After Humbling Loss
After allowing seven goals in a 7-3 loss to the Chicago Wolves on Friday, Grand Rapids Griffins coach Todd Nelson said his team was deflated. “That’s a good thing,” Nelson…