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Key Contributor: Ferraro Taking the Next Step
Landon Ferraro may be the best Red Wings prospect no one is talking about. The 6-foot, 174 pound center is finally putting up the type of numbers the Red Wings expected after drafting him 32nd overall in the 2009 entry draft. Ferraro was Grand Rapids leading goal scorer this season with 24 goals and third on the team in points with 47. Despite his impressive statistics, he’s almost forgotten behind flashier forward prospects like Gustav Nyquist, Tomas Tatar and Tomas Jurco.
With his offensive numbers more than doubling his rookie season total … Continue Reading
Organizational Blow: Jim Nill Will Be Missed
Red Wings Assistant GM Nill with Tomas Tatar at the 2009 NHL draft
The Red Wings are celebrating clinching their 22nd straight post season appearance after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-0 on Saturday. But the organization is doing it with a heavy heart knowing a key management cog is departing. Just before the game, TSN broke the news that Detroit Assistant General Manager Jim Nill is likely to be announced as the new Dallas GM as early as Monday.
Nill has been the Red Wings assistant general manager … Continue Reading
2013 NHL Prospects Tournament and Red Wings Training Camp Schedule Announced
The Detroit Red Wings will be returning to Traverse City, MI to host their annual prospects tournament and training camp at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, Mich. Additionally Centre I.C.E. will also host the Wings annual prospect development camp July 9th through the 17th.
The prospect tournament, which is scheduled for Sept. 5 to 9, will feature entries from eight teams including Buffalo, Carolina, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Minnesota, New York, and St. Louis. The full schedule will be announced at a later date. Tickets are priced at $10 per … Continue Reading
Trade Barriers: Eastbound Detroit Facing Added Complications
Gustav Nyquist is one of several prospects teams will inquire about in potential trades with Detroit
With the NHL trade deadline just days away, the Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland has already said he is unlikely to make a move unless there is a fit. Ideally, the Wings would like to acquire help at both ends of the ice, but they aren’t willing to relinquish prospects and draft picks for short-term help.
Among those Detroit was rumored to be interested in was former Calgary defenseman, Jay Bouwmeester … Continue Reading