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Red Wings Rumblings All About MBN Kulfan has a (paywalled) article with some insight on the newest top prospect in Detroit Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and how he impressed at development camp. The article includes some observations from Daniel Cleary: “What stood out for the Wings was Brandsegg-Nygard’s frame, a sturdy 6-foot-1, 207 pounds, and the fact he knew how to use his … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Big Money Edition

Red Wings Rumblings It’s quiet out there… Maybe a little too quiet… Expansion Mock Picks Ryan Dixon from Sportsnet is using the offseason downtime to speculate on what another expansion draft would look like for existing clubs. Dixon’s pick for Detroit may or may not upset you… Detroit Red Wings: Jonatan Berggren, F If it doesn’t happen for Berggren in Detroit this … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Kicking Tires Edition

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 … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The promotions & patience 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 … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Buyout Speculation 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 … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The new teams, new rules edition