Eric Tangradi, key player in Griffins’ 2017 Calder Cup title, rejoins the team
Eric Tangradi, who helped the Grand Rapids Griffins to the Calder Cup in 2017, signed a one-year contract with the team Friday. (MLive)
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Why Filip Zadina isn’t playing on Red Wings’ top line
Filip Zadina was back practicing with the Detroit Red Wings Friday, back on the third line. (MLive)
Taro Hirose not surprised by demotion to Griffins
A move down to the Grand Rapids Griffins, whether temporary or not, did not come as a surprise to Taro Hirose. (MLive)
‘We’re back’: Moritz Seider looking forward to leading Germany in World Juniors return
Seider is getting ready to help lead Germany at the World Junior Championship, trying to keep the country in the top division another year. (The Athletic)
Things aren’t so great for the Griffins, either
The Griffins are mimicking the Detroit Red Wings and that’s not good. Their losing streak reached six Wednesday with a 5-2 defeat at home to Chicago. (MLive)
Big Drew & Jim Podcast: Chris Terry
Griffins forward Chris Terry jumped on "Big Drew & Jim" as the Griffins look to snap a five-game slide this week with a pair of home games. (ESPN961.com)
Red Wings reassign Filip Zadina, Taro Hirose, perhaps temporarily
The demotions could be temporary, at least in Zadina’s case. The Red Wings have four days off before facing the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. (MLive)
Hockey Canada reveals 31 players for its final world junior team tryouts
Four eligible players, including Joe Veleno, were left off the list because it is not yet clear if their NHL clubs will release them for the event, which begins Dec. 26 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (Toronto Sun)
Red and White Authority podcast - Chase Pearson & Filip Larsson
Detroit prospects, center Chase Pearson and goalie Filip Larsson, join us on Episode 134 of The Red and White Authority to discuss the ups and downs of their first year in professional hockey. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Struggling Griffins goalie Filip Larsson sent to Toledo
Grand Rapids Griffins rookie goaltender Filip Larsson has been sent to the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL after a series of struggles. (MLive)
Salvation Army sponsoring 'Red Kettle Game' with Grand Rapids Griffins
For the fifth straight year, the Salvation Army will be sponsoring the "Red Kettle Game" played by the Grand Rapids Griffins on Dec. 6. (WZZM 13)
Canada eyes Dach, Dobson, Hayton, Veleno for world junior roster
Hockey Canada is hoping three current NHL players along with one American Hockey League forward will be available to represent Canada at the upcoming world junior championship. (Sportsnet)