Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Mazur scored his 13th goal and added two assists to pace the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 4-3 win against the Iowa Wild that extended the team’s American Hockey League point streak to 17 games.

Jonatan Berggren had the go-ahead goal in the third period. Zach Aston-Reese had the game-winner. Berggren boasts 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points in his past 22 games. If the Red Wings lose a scorer to injury, he would appear to be the likely call-up.

This is the Griffins’ longest points streak since setting the team record of 19 games in 2014-15.

Detroit prospect defenseman Antti Tuomisto also had two assists for the Griffins are home to face Rockford tonight.

Goodnight Grand Rapids
Griffins – 4 Wild – 3
Highlights #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/FOyLBxG4CP

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 2, 2024

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

• Here is a look inside the Grand Rapids Griffins 17-game points streak. They haven’t lost in regulation in 50 days.
• Coach Derek Lalonde said the boldest move the Red Wings could make at the trade deadline is to do nothing at all.
• The Red Wings are hoping goalie Alex Lyon can find success against his former Florida Panthers teammates today.
• Behind the paywall: Red Wings prospect Larry Keenan, the grandson of a former NHL player by the same name, is exploring his talent with the British Columbia team that turned out Brett Hull and Joe Murphy.

Red Wings Next Game

Detroit is home to face the Florida Panthers who own the NHL’s best record of 40-16-4. The puck drops at 3 p.m. Patrick Kane brings a 10-game points streak (5-10-15) into the game.  This is the eighth time Kane has had a point streak of at least 10 games. It is his first since a 12-game run from Dec. 31, 2019-Feb. 1, 2020 (5-13-18 in 12 GP). Kane is the eighth player in Red Wings history with a point streak of at least 10 games in his first season with the
club. He is the first since Dino Ciccarelli authored an 11-game point streak from March 18-April 15, 1993 (9-12-21 in 11 GP).

Hockey Now Network

Boston: The Bruins will be looking for players with a snarl before Friday’s NHL trade deadline. Boston Bruins.

Colorado: The Avalanche moved Kurtis MacDermid and his $987,500 salary to the New Jersey Devils for a seventh-round pick and prospect Zakhar Bardakov who is playing in the KHL playoffs. This looks like cleaning up the roster in anticipation of other moves. Colorado Avalanche.

Nashville: NHN’s Michael Gallagher weighs in on how the Nashville Predators should approach the upcoming trade deadline.

Philadelphia: Jonathan Bailey believes the Philadelphia Flyers can find a backup goalie in the NHL trade market.

Pittsburgh: Reilly Smith tells PHN that the rumors about him being unhappy in Pittsburgh and wanting to return to the Vegas Golden Knights are “totally baseless.” Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose: How do the San Jose Sharks matchup with Eastern Conference teams as a trading partner? Sheng Peng has the answer,

The post The Daily: Mazur Helps Griffins Extend Streak; Bruins Want Snarl appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

Detroit Red Wings prospects were leading the charge in the Grand Rapids Griffins‘  come-from-behind 5-4 overtime win against the Manitoba Moose Friday night.

Marco Kasper (drafted eighth overall in 2022) scored the game-winner 48 seconds into OT.  He also had an assist, giving him his fourth multi-point game of the season.  Jonatan Berggren (drafted 33rd overall in 2018) scored with 1:41 remaining in regulation to force overtime. He has eight points in seven games since the Red Wings returned him to the Griffins. He has 26 points in 26 games for the Griffins this season.

Elmer Soderblom (drafted 159th overall in 2019)  also netted his fourth goal of the season for Grand Rapids, and finished with two points. Carter Mazur (drafted 7oth overall in 2021) posted two assists to give him 10 points in his past 12 games. Defenseman Antti Tuomisto (drafted 35th overall in 2019) also had an assist.

KASPER

GR – 5, MB – 4 #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/jxJvTzbrP5

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 20, 2024

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

• Alex Lyon was steady again, but the Red Wings couldn’t score any goals against the Carolina Hurricanes.
• Detroit prospect Noah Dower Nilsson suffers an injury on the other shoulder.
• With Moritz Seider, Ben Chiarot, Jake Walman and Jeff Petry playing well defensively, the Red Wings are harder to beat on the road.
• Detroit assistant general manager Kris Draper is finding success in a different arena.

Red Wings Next Game

The Red Wings will be the other Detroit team playing Sunday. They will entertain the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team that is tied with them for the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Originally, the game was scheduled for 5 p.m., but it has been moved to  7 p.m. because the Detroit Lions NFL playoff game (against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) starts at 3 p.m.

Hockey Now Network

Boston: Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic’s domestic abuse trial scheduled for Feb. 16.

Buffalo: ESPN Insider Kevin Weekes says the Buffalo Sabres may consider moving Casey Mittelstadt. He’s the young player they haven’t yet re-signed.

Florida: The Florida Panthers had an epic penalty kill meltdown in a 6-4 loss to Minnesota.

Philadelphia: Coach John Tortorella warns that more trades are coming. Don’t fall in love with Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh: Odds makers have changed their mind about coach Mike Sullivan. He has gone from short odds to 33-1 to be the next NHL coach fired. Pittsburgh Penguins.

The post The Daily: Marco Kasper OT Goal Lifts Griffins; Red Wings Short on Shots appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

GRAND RAPIDS — Carter Mazur’s season debut was delayed by injury.

These days, he’s making up for lost time.

Mazur, a Jackson native, was the No. 70 selection in ther 2021 Draft. He suffered a lower-body injury in Traverse City that kept him sidelined until October 31.

The post Mazur Progressing Nicely After Injury-Delayed Start (+) appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

If you are looking to solve the case of the Grand Rapids Griffins’ five-game winning streak, the evidence shows that the fingerprints of Detroit Red Wings prospects are all over it.

The Contributors

• Jonatan Berggren (drafted 33rd in 2018) registered a goal and an assist Saturday night to help the Griffins down the Iowa Wild 4-1 for their fifth consecutive win.  The Swedish forward has two goals, three multiple games and seven points during the streak.
• Carter Mazur (drafted 70th in 2021) also tallied his sixth goal in the past eight games in that win against Iowa. Mazur totals four goals, five points and 18 shots on goal in the five victories.
• Marco Kasper (drafted eighth overall in 2022) assisted on Joel L’Esperance’s goal to give him six points in the five games. After a slow start, he now has 14 points in 31 games.
• Amadeus Lombardi (drafted 113th in 2022) assisted on Berggren’s goal. He has three assists in the streak. Lombardi now has 12 points.

Tuomisto Rising

• After an injury undermined the start of his first season in North American pro hockey, defenseman Antti Tuomisto  (drafted 35th overall) has established himself as a significant contributor on Grand Rapids’ defense. The 6-foot-5 Finland native has two goals and three points in the five games. If count the time he spent with the Toledo Walleye as part of his rehabilitation stint, Tuomisto has launched his North American pro career with seven goals and 10 points in his first 17 games.
• Defenseman Albert Johansson (drafted 60th overall in 2019) picked up an assist to give him two goals and three points in the streak. He’s also +6. Johansson may not be a top pairing defenseman at the NHL level, but he’s going to play and be a dependable player. He’s +13 this season for the Griffins.
• Prize prospect Simon Edvinsson (drafted sixth overall in 2021) is +4 during the streak and boasts three points.
•  Goalie Sebastian Cossa (drafted 15th overall in 2021) is 2-0 during the Grand Rapids run. One of his wins was an impressive 29-save effort to best Jesper Wallstedt who was rated ahead of him in the 2021 draft year.

pic.twitter.com/sv3K1b7ZYY

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 7, 2024

Last summer, Detroit GM Steve Yzerman made it point to say he wanted to make Grand Rapids a more competitive team. The Red Wings will continue to have top prospects playing for the Griffins. He wants to make sure their AHL experience includes playoff action.

With their recent run, the Griffins are 14-3-3-1, good enough for third place in the AHL’s Central Division.  One of Yzerman’s goals was to solidify the Griffins’ goaltending. The signing of veteran Michael Hutchinson, 33, has helped in that regard. He has given up only five goals in three wins during the streak.

The post Red Wings’ Prospects Carrying Their Weight in Griffins Win Streak appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

The Grand Rapids Griffins are doing what their parent team hasn’t been able to do since early December. The Griffins are climbing in the standings.

Some of Detroit’s top prospects delivered in the Griffins’ 5-1 win against the Cleveland Monsters on New Year’s Eve.  Defenseman Albert Johansson (drafted 60th in 2019) scored a pair of goals and Carter Mazur (drafted 70th in 2021) scored for the fourth consecutive game to help Grand Rapids win its third consecutive win. That allowed the Griffins to move into a tie for third place in the American Hockey League’s Central Division.

“Getting momentum back for us after the Christmas break is huge for  us,” Mazur said. “It shows we are headed in the right direction, especially as a young team, to get those wins under our belt early, to keep it going.

Jonatan Berggren (drafted 33rd in 2018) also had a pair of assists and Simon Edvinsson (Drafted sixth in 2021) had one. Mazur boasts five goals and six points in his past six games.

NEW YEAR'S EVE W!!
Griffins – 5 Monsters – 1#GoGRG pic.twitter.com/jPEmlYS4YS

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 1, 2024

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

• Red Wings were better defensively, but not good enough in loss to the Boston Bruins.
• You have to see the video of Tomas Jurco being manhandled by his coach on the bench at the Spengler Cup.
• Are Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat better off with J.T. Compher as their center?
• Jake Walman is now among the NHL leaders in goals by a defenseman. Red Wings D Men are contributing significantly to the offense.

Red Wings Next Game

Detroit begins a three-game western road trip with a game Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks have lost eight games in a row, and hold the league’s worst record of 9-25-3. But the Sharks erased a four-goal deficit and downed Detroit 6-5 in overtime in their last meeting on Dec. 7. They will be facing former Red Wings player Filip Zadina. He has four goals and 10 points in 32 games for the Sharks. He is -7 in his past three games. After facing San Jose, the Red Wings play the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday and the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

Hockey Now Network

Boston: BHN’s Mick Colageo’s take: Boston Bruins are at a crossroads with forward Jake DeBrusk.

Chicago: Nate Brown writes that draft pick Frank Nazar is playing well enough at the University of Michigan to believe he will be playing for the Chicago Blackhawks next fall.

Philadelphia: Former Flyers player Dave Poulin, who succeeded Bobby Clarke as captain, was named Senior Vice President of Hockey operations for the Ottawa Senators. Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh: Ex-Red Wings goalie Alex Nedeljkovic takes down the Islanders to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 7-1-1 record for their last nine games.  The Penguins are now one of three teams between Detroit and the last wild card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

San Jose: The San Jose Sharks lost their eighth game in a row and defenseman Mario Ferraro was injured.

The post The Daily: Mazur, Johansson Key Griffins Win; Red Wings Go West appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

First and foremost among the objectives in terms of developing the top Detroit Red Wings prospects is to get them as much ice time as possible. That being the case, the achievement of forward Jonatan Berggren over the past week was probably a bit on the excessive side.

Between Wednesday and Saturday, Berggren was playing four games in four days. He would contest those quartet of contests across four separate cities.

#MILvsGR | Jonatan Berggren finds Simon Edvinsson for his second of the night and gives the Griffins some breathing room in the third

3-1 GR pic.twitter.com/o0phmRZQa1

— Andrew Rinaldi (@GR_Rinaldi_) December 2, 2023

The journey began on Wednesday. Gaining a recall from the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins the day before, Berggren would skate 11:53 of ice time during a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. He would collect his first NHL point of the season with the primary assist on a goal by Robby Fabbri.

Back in Detroit the next night, the young Swede saw 11:20 of ice time in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena. He was assessed a first-period holding penalty during which J.T. Compher would score shorthanded for Detroit and Lukas Reichel would count a power-play goal for Chicago.

Berggren Busy As A Bee

Returning to Grand Rapids the following day, Berggren suited up at Van Andel Arena as the Griffins were downing the Milwaukee Admirals. He was drawing an assist on a goal by Simon Edvinsson as the Griffins were 4-1 winners.

Carter Mazur
Jonatan Berggren#LGRW #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/7JDqlBMYjt

— IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) December 3, 2023

Taking the 270-mile bus ride to Milwaukee with the Griffins, Berggren would play again Saturday. This time it was in a 4-2 loss to the Admirals at Panther Arena. He was dishing out his ninth AHL assist of the season on a goal by Carter Mazur. In doing so, Berggren was extending his AHL point-scoring streak to five games (3-4-7).

“He’s a top leading scorer on that team,” Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde said. “He is able to produce on a point a game clip.”

The post Busy Red Wings Prospect Berggren Plays 4 Games in 4 Cities in 4 Days appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

Both the rejuvenated Grand Rapids Griffins and top Detroit Red Wings defense prospect Simon Edvinsson were continuing to roll on Friday at Van Andel Arena.

Getting a pair of goals from Edvinsson, Grands Rapids were 4-1 winners over the Milwaukee Admirals. Forward Jonatan Berggren, just returning to the Griffins earlier Friday from a stint with the Red Wings, was doling out an assist on Edvinsson’s second goal. Detroit draftees Albert Johansson and Elmer Soderblom each were contributing a pair of assists to the Griffins cause.

Edvinsson's second of the game! pic.twitter.com/EunCC0l7XA

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) December 2, 2023

Edvinsson now has points in five successive games for Grand Rapids, showing 2-6-8 numbers over that span. In three of those five games, the Swedish defenseman has been counting multi-point performances.

Berggren, meanwhile, was extending his AHL points-scoring streak to four games (3-3-6). He’s accumulated 12 points (4-8-12) over 12 games with Grand Rapids.

Forward Taro Hirose drew an assist to extend his point-scoring streak to a season-high six games (3-6-9). However, the five-game streak of forward Austin Czarnik (3-3-6) came to a halt.

In goal, Sebastian Cossa, like Edvinsson a 2021 Detroit first-round draft pick, was parrying 35 of 36 shots to improve to 3-3-2 on the season.

Grand Rapids was posting its third win in the past four games. The Griffins were 4-7-2 on the season prior to this recent turnaround.

Griffins Send Tuomisto To Toledo

Just back from injury, the Griffins were assigning defenseman Antti Tuomisto to the ECHL Toledo Walleye.

Okay Simon pic.twitter.com/j7fdYWVCKy

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) December 2, 2023

Tuomisto has suited up for two games with the Griffins, making his North America pro debut on Oct. 13 against the Colorado Eagles. The Pori, Finland, native has not seen game action since Oct. 21, as he has been recovering from an upper-body injury.

The post Edvinsson Scores Twice For Griffins appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

The 2023-24 seas0n is nearly two months along, and beginning this week we’ll be keeping tabs on Red Wings prospects in the minors, or juniors, or in college in what we’re calling the Prospect Watch.

It’s not a ranking or assessment of talent, (For now, we’ll leave that to the guys Chris Ilitch is paying to do that) but it will be a snapshot of how prospects fared in the previous week. So the fact that players move up and down on this list is purely our perception, not where we think they rank in the organization.

Sandin Pellikka Off to Fast Start

Axel Sandin Pellikka is off to a blazing start in Sweden, recording his seventh goal in 18 games this season. That’s good for a forward. It’s amazing f0r a defenseman. Sandin Pellikka. the 17th overall pick last summer,  is off to the best start for a teenage defenseman in Sweden in 40 years. Ulf Samuelsson, who was very briefly a Red Wing at the end of his NHL career, had nine goals in 33 games in 1982-83.

Axel Sandin Pellikka (#LGRW) had the first three-point game of his SHL career on Nov 16th.

It was also a transition masterclass, showcasing why he's quickly becoming one of the best defensive prospects in the sport.

Highlights: pic.twitter.com/jdOI84wFsn

— Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) November 18, 2023

Trey Augustine had a big weekend for the red-hot Michigan State hockey team. He was in net for both games as the Spartans (10-3-1) swept top-ranked Wisconsin. Augustine has a GAA of 2.99, a save percentage of . 913 and is 9-3-1 with a shutout while playing in 13 of MSU’s 14 games this season.

Simon Edvinsson has had a solid start even as the Grand Rapids Griffins stumble. The Griffins were swept by the Texas Stars last weekend. Edvinsson had a pair of assists in a 7-4 loss on Saturday. He has three goals in 13 games this season, well ahead of last year’s pace.

Mazur Hot After Return From Injury

Carter Mazur, who missed training camp with an injury suffered in Traverse City two months ago, has five points in seven games so far this season. He has two goals and three assists. That’s the same as Cross Hanas and Amadeus Lombardi, who have played in 13 and 12 games, respectively.

Red Savage is off to a good start at Michigan State after transferring from Miami (Ohio). He has four goals and 14 points in as many games for the Spartans.

Nate Danielson makes scoring goals look soooooo easy!@bdnwheatkings | @DetroitRedWings pic.twitter.com/M9Rc4vq6DA

— The WHL (@TheWHL) November 18, 2023

Nate Danielson and Emmitt Finnie represented the Western Hockey League at each end of last summer’s draft. Danielson, the No. 9 overall selection, was impressive in training camp before beginning the season with Brandon. He has five goals and 13 points. Finnie, taken in the seventh round at No. 201, has four goals and 13 points for Kamloops.

Red Wings 2023 draftee Jack Phelan (137th overall) was among the 22 players named to the 2023 U.S. Junior Select Team that will compete at the 2023 World Junior A Challenge from December 10-17 in Truro, Nova Scotia. The 19-year-old defenseman is showing 1-4-5 totals with the USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede.

The post Red Wings Prospect Watch: Trey Augustine Posts Big Wins appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

Carter Mazur’s season didn’t start the way he thought it w0uld.

After signing with the Red Wings after his season ended at the University of Denver last spring, he went to Traverse City in September looking to build momentum going into training camp.

Those plans went up in smoke almost immediately.

The post Mazur Adjusts Quickly in Return From Injury (+) appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

It was a big bounce back win for the Grand Rapids Griffins, and several future Detroit Red Wings hopefuls were playing significantly roles in the outcome.

A 5-2 victory over the Chicago Wolves on Wednesday came after what was arguably rock bottom for the Griffins. In back-to-back home games on the weekend against the Toronto Marlies, they were beaten 7-3 and 5-0.

Detroit draft picks were combining for eight points and also earning the win.

HE'S BACK #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/U86TE02V9Q

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) November 15, 2023

Sebastian Cossa, victimized in the 7-3 setback, rebounded to stop 26 of 28 shots and earn the win, ending a personal four-game (0-2-2) skid. Winger Carter Mazur, a 2021 draftee, was netting his first two goals of the AHL season.

“You’ve just gotta hit the reset button,” Cossa, selected 15th overall in 2021, told the Griffins website. ”

Griffins Berggren Likes Playing With Kasper

Jonatan Berggren , a 2018 second-round choice, was also scoring his first of the season, while 2022 first-round pick Marco Kasper was dishing out a pair of helpers.

Prior to Wednesday’s victory, Kasper’s offensive account was showing one goal through 10 games.

“He’s a skilled player, so it makes it easier,” Berggren told the Griffins website of playing with Kasper. Berggren (1-1-2) also enjoyed a two-point game.

WE THIS #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/HYPU49tXui

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) November 15, 2023

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson, the sixth overall selection in 2021, collected an assist on one of Mazur’s goal. The unit of Berggren, Kasper and 2019 draftee Elmer Soderblom was combining for two goals and four points.

“They talk a lot,” Grand Rapids coach Dan Watson said. “They’re communicating when they get off the ice. They’re good friends off the ice, too, so it’s just a matter of finding some chemistry. Saturday, I saw some positive things but they weren’t connecting. (Wednesday) they were connecting. Working together as a line and complementing each other.”

Berggren spent the second half of last season in the NHL with the Red Wings and has already recalled to play one game this season. He’s certain that his time as a regular in Detroit will be ultimately earned.

“I’m confident in my game,” Berggren said. “I know how good I am.”

The post Red Wings Prospects Shine Through In Griffins Victory appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.