In a recent update on Daily Faceoff Live, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that Detroit Red Wings netminder Cam Talbot could become the most viable goaltending trade candidate by the deadline. Any trade for Talbot would depend on Detroit falling out of playoff contention by the trade deadline and the interested teams not having internal improvements in their … [Read more...] about Cam Talbot Could Become A Valuable Trade Chip
Detroit Red Wings Recall Nate Danielson
The Detroit Red Wings have announced that center Nate Danielson has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. The ninth overall pick at the 2023 NHL Draft, Danielson is now in line to make his NHL debut at the earliest in today’s matinee contest against the Chicago Blackhawks or in Thursday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. The 21-year-old center … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Recall Nate Danielson
Former Flyers Center Mel Bridgman Passes Away At 70
Former Philadelphia Flyers centerman and general manager of the 1992 Ottawa Senators, Mel Bridgman, has passed away at the age of 70. Bridgman was the first-overall selection in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft. He played through 14 seasons in the NHL, then returned to school to support a front office career with the Senators. Philadelphia drafted Bridgman on the heels of the Broad … [Read more...] about Former Flyers Center Mel Bridgman Passes Away At 70
Detroit Red Wings Reassign Austin Watson
11/3/2025: The Red Wings announced today that they’ve reassigned Watson back to AHL Grand Rapids. The Red Wings played in three games from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3, but Watson didn’t dress for any of them. The main benefit for Watson during this recall was financial: he will receive a prorated bump in pay, as he has a $775K NHL salary and a $375K AHL salary. That will make it … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Reassign Austin Watson
Red Wings Assign Michael Brandsegg-Nygard
The Detroit Red Wings have reassigned top prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Brandsegg-Nygard played through the first nine games of his NHL career to start Detroit’s season. He recorded one assist, one penalty, and a minus-five through those appearances. Brandsegg-Nygard’s first NHL sample was filled with up-and-down performances. Detroit was … [Read more...] about Red Wings Assign Michael Brandsegg-Nygard