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Yesterday

Vrana heating up in Grand Rapids, but no roster spots open for healthy Red Wings

The Grand Rapids Griffins are off until Friday, as the American Hockey League is enjoying its All-Star break. That may or may not be good news for Jakub Vrana, who appears to be heating up offensively. (The Detroit News)

Yesterday

Former Oiler Alex Chiasson on Connor McDavid: ‘He’s looking more like a shooter’

Chiasson is in his second season as an ex-Oiler. He wasn’t re-signed after the 2021 campaign but made the Canucks out of training camp last season. (The Athletic)

Yesterday

Bob Kaser Talks to WOOD Radio

Bob Kaser joined West Michigan's Morning News to discuss Wednesday's Griffins/Sled Wings sled hockey game at Griff's IceHouse. (WOOD Radio)

02/06/23

Jakub Vrana is scoring in minors. Here's why Detroit Red Wings haven't recalled him

Jakub Vrana appears to have "gotten his game in order," as he was tasked by the Detroit Red Wings to do when he was assigned to the minors in January. (Detroit Free Press)

02/06/23

Griffins’ captain Lashoff highlights Michigan ties at AHL All-Star Classic | How to Watch, Channel, Stream, Preview

The lone representative from the Griffins in this year’s event will be one of their elder statesmen. Captain Brian Lashoff will be wearing the ‘C’ for the Central Division All-Stars, making his first ASG appearance. (MLive)

02/06/23

Detroit Red Wings are No. 4 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings

After graduating just one player from last year’s list (Veleno) and adding a nine-pick 2022 draft class to system, the Red Wings’ pool, which was already a top-10 group in the league, is much improved. (The Athletic)

02/05/23

Albert Johansson Among Best Defensive Prospects for Detroit

Albert Johansson was among the several rookies debuting with the Grand Rapids Griffins this season. A 2019 second-round draft pick, Johansson has spent the whole of his career in his home country of Sweden. (Access Hockey MI)

02/05/23

Red Wings Forwards Finally Healthy as Filip Zadina Returns

Apparently that’s all the Red Wings needed to see. With Adam Erne clearing waivers and reporting to Grand Rapids, Zadina is back. (Detroit Hockey Now)

02/05/23

The Daily: Will LA Kings Move Prospects?; Zadina, Vrana Score for Griffins

Filip Zadina showed he’s ready to return to the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup by accomplishing a task for the Grand Rapids Griffins Saturday that he hasn’t been able to do all season. He scored a goal. (Detroit Hockey Now)

02/05/23

Vrana, Zadina and Nedeljkovic help Griffins sweep Central-leading Texas, close gap on a playoff spot

The Griffins started their week with another meeting with the Milwaukee Admirals, American Hockey League affiliate of the Nashville Predators, on Tuesday night. (MLive)

02/04/23

Red Wings waive Adam Erne to create spot for Jonatan Berggren

The Detroit Red Wings waived forward Adam Erne on Saturday. The move enables Jonatan Berggren to be recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday. (MLive)

02/04/23

Adam Erne Placed on Waivers, Will Play Griffins If Unclaimed

The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Adam Erne on waivers today, presumably with the expectation of sending him to the Grand Rapids Griffins. (Detroit Hockey Now)