Red Wings Rumblings A New Cook in the Kitchen… sorta The Red Wings have apparently added an assistant general manager — internally. Aaron Kahn has been serving as director of hockey operations, and will continue to do so under his new title. Doesn’t sound like much will change. Shawn Horcoff will continue to focus on the minor league system and GM of the Grand Rapids Griff … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The promotions & patience edition
Quick Hits: The Buyout Speculation Edition
Red Wings Rumblings A Window Opens The Red Wings activated a 48-hour buyout window after signing Joe Veleno to a two-year deal. The window allows Detroit to terminate contracts that are worth more than $4 million AAV. A lot of speculation that Ville Husso might be a candidate. Any players you would consider buying out with this opportunity? Talbot’s Take Here’s a feature on… … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Buyout Speculation Edition
Quick Hits: The new teams, new rules edition
Red Wings Rumblings It’s a quiet start to the week, at least in terms of Red Wings hockey, but ICYMI, the ink on Joe Veleno’s new contract has dried, he’s got a two-year deal. We’re still waiting on deals for Jonatan Berggren, Mortiz Seider, and Lucas Raymond. Czarnik heads overseas Austin Czarnik, who played 63 games with the Wings and 81 games with the Griffins, has signed wit … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The new teams, new rules edition
Red Wings sign Joe Veleno to two-year deal
Steve Yzerman completed one of his final offseason tasks Friday afternoon by signing forward Joe Veleno to a two-year contract — Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the details: According to PuckPedia, year one of the deal has a $1.775M salary and a $500k cap hit, while year two will be a cap hit of $2.275M. Veleno will be one year away from UFA when the deal expires. V … [Read more...] about Red Wings sign Joe Veleno to two-year deal
Quick Hits: The Projected Lineup Edition
Red Wings Rumblings The New Gus MLive’s Ansar Khan has an article out today with a focus on newcomer to Detroit’s blue line, Erik Gustafsson. After losing defensemen like Shayne Gostisbehere and Jake Walman, it’s really difficult for me to see how this defense will take a step forward in terms of offensive output, but I like Gustafsson just fine. The idea is that you’re essenti … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Projected Lineup Edition