Former NHL netminder is joining Todd McLellan’s staff in Detroit and will serve as the Red Wings’ goaltending coach, according to a press release from the team. It’s Leighton’s first NHL job and just his second coaching job. The 44-year-old ended his playing career in 2019 before serving as the goalie coach for the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires from February 2022 through the end of … [Read more...] about Red Wings Hire Michael Leighton As Goaltending Coach
Pradel Unsure Of Where He’ll Play Next Season
Red Wings prospect Michal Pradel is undecided about where he’ll play next season, notes Dennik Sport’s Matej Derak (Twitter link). The goaltender was the 75th pick in last month’s draft and can choose between returning to USHL Tri-City or moving on to WHL Regina. Pradel had a 2.41 GAA and a .899 SV% in 14 games with Tri-City after joining them in January and at this point, … [Read more...] about Pradel Unsure Of Where He’ll Play Next Season
Christian Fischer Announces Retirement
Detroit Red Wings forward Christian Fischer has announced his retirement from the NHL at the age of 28 through an interview with Max Bultman of The Athletic. Fischer entered unrestricted free agency on July 1st, after completing a one-year, $1.125MM contract with Detroit and Columbus this season. He shared with Bultman that, while he’s been happy to have the career he has, he … [Read more...] about Christian Fischer Announces Retirement
Red Wings Sign Mason Appleton To Two-Year Deal
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Mason Appleton to a two-year, $5.8MM contract per PuckPedia. PuckPedia adds that Appleton will be due $3MM of salary in the first year of the deal, and $2.8MM in the second year. The deal will move Appleton away from his second stint with the Winnipeg Jets, which spanned the last four seasons. Appleton has emerged as a reliable utility … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Mason Appleton To Two-Year Deal
Red Wings Re-Sign Elmer Soderblom To Two-Year Contract
RFA winger Elmer Soderblom is returning to the Red Wings on a two-year contract, according to a team announcement. The deal is worth $2.25MM for a cap hit of $1.125MM. Soderblom, who turns 24 on Saturday, appeared in 26 games for the Wings last season after not seeing any NHL action in 2023-24. He scored four goals and 11 points while averaging 13:22 per contest, finishing at a … [Read more...] about Red Wings Re-Sign Elmer Soderblom To Two-Year Contract