Pro Hockey Rumors

While Detroit Red Wings’ goaltender Sebastian Cossa, 22, may be ready for a spot on the opening night roster, he might be best served starting the season in the AHL, where he can get consistent playing time, suggests The Athletic’s Max Bultman. Selected 15th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, Cossa has performed well over two full seasons with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. He’s … [Read more...] about Sebastian Cossa May Benefit From More Time in AHL

The Red Wings have officially signed No. 13 overall pick Carter Bear to his first NHL contract, the team confirmed today in an announcement on X. It’s a three-year entry-level deal. Bear, a relatively early birthday for the class in November 2006, is coming off his second full season of major junior hockey with the WHL’s Everett Silvertips. The Winnipeg native posted 40 goals, … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign First-Rounder Carter Bear

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

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

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