In yesterday’s iteration of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman claims that defenseman Quinn Hughes wanted to go to the Detroit Red Wings when the Vancouver Canucks were entertaining trade offers. However, Friedman indicated that General Manager Steve Yzerman was unwilling to pay the lofty price if an extension wasn’t guaranteed. Hughes was eventually traded to the … [Read more...] about Quinn Hughes Wanted To Go To Red Wings
Red Wings Sign Dominik Shine To Two-Year Extension
The Detroit Red Wings signed depth forward Dominik Shine to a two-year, two-way contract extension on Saturday. Shine is playing through his 10th season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. He ranks second on the club in scoring with 14 goals and 27 points in 26 games. This contract will carry Shine through his age-34 season in 2027-28. Shine has settled in as a core piece of … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Dominik Shine To Two-Year Extension
Erik Gustafsson Discussing SHL Deal
Should he sign in the SHL next season, few would be surprised by it. Gustafsson has been stashed in the AHL for most of the season by the Detroit Red Wings. He has been a top-pairing option for the league-leading Grand Rapids Griffins, scoring two goals and 20 points in 21 games with a +19 rating.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Erik Gustafsson Discussing SHL Deal
Detroit Red Wings Recall Sheldon Dries
The Detroit Red Wings have addressed their need for a 13th forward after reassigning John Leonard earlier today. According to a team announcement, the Red Wings have recalled Sheldon Dries from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. If Detroit didn’t want to recall one of their prospects and weren’t willing to remove the Griffins’ captain, Dominik Shine, it was almost certainly going … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Recall Sheldon Dries
Detroit Red Wings Reassign John Leonard
The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have reassigned winger John Leonard to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. This isn’t Leonard’s first transaction of the year, as he was recalled from the AHL on Jan. 4, ending a reassignment that began Dec. 31. Leonard had an impressive December, scoring two goals and four points in seven games for Detroit. The … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Reassign John Leonard