Random Red Wings Notes

[Polish-Hammer]

From Swedish interview, Lilja opens up on hockey related brain injury which he's suffering from post retirement.


http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/a/zGnkR1/han-minns-inte-sin-egen-karriar

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Rumours that Dymitro Tymoshov signed with Minsk of the KHL (per a Russian sports site) which is being denied by his agent.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Michigan Militia era of the Red Wings sucks ass.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ement-supporting-equality-justice/3124369001/
Red Wings, Tigers post statement in support of 'equality, justice and respect for all'.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-ilitch-companies-mask-production-initiative
Tigers, Ilitch Companies launch mask initiative.
Tigers official site

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/i...rs-red-wings-helping-produce-protective-masks
Ilitch companies, including Tigers, Red Wings, helping to produce protective masks.
espn

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...g-60-000-protective-masks-per-day/3124069001/
Ilitch employees producing 60,000 protective masks per day.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ack-lives-matter-blackout-tuesday/5316955002/
Detroit Red Wings, Lions, many local athletes support Black Lives Matter on social media.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...s-red-wings-olympia-entertainment/3126952001/
As Ilitch Holdings begins manufacturing masks, some employees raise questions.
Freep

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Albin Grewe was drafted by Saginaw of the OHL in the import draft (ie. foreign players) and is expected to play in the OHL.

That is assuming the OHL will actually run in 20-21 season.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfuOe4DUEAE-_64?format=jpg&name=medium
Gordie Howe Tigers fan and Al Kaline's friend.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfuEhEqUYAA66AR?format=jpg&name=large
Number 9, Gordie Howe warming up in the 'pen at Tiger Stadium.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Fabbri signs 2 year extension worth 5.9 million in total.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Fabbri signs 2 year extension worth 5.9 million in total.

Its really good deal. Unfortunately for him - to get a huge deal he's probably on the wrong team. Only so much he can do to up his game playing with the not so good Red Wings.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Wings get Marc Staal and a 2nd round pick [2021] in exchange for future considerations.

https://www.tsn.ca/new-york-rangers-send-veteran-d-marc-staal-to-detroit-red-wings-1.1530360

 

[Mitchrapp]

Wings get Marc Staal and a 2nd round pick [2021] in exchange for future considerations.

https://www.tsn.ca/new-york-rangers-send-veteran-d-marc-staal-to-detroit-red-wings-1.1530360

Nice deal.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Abdelkader is bought out.


Also draft is tonight?

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Wings signed Bobby Ryan

1 year, 1 million

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Wing sing Jon Merril

1 year, 925k

He's a bottom pairing defensive D-man.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Wings sign G Thomas Greiss 2 years 7.2m I believe.


Edit: I will miss Jimmy though.

 

[Mitchrapp]

The Red Wings also agreed to terms with Troy Stecher on a two-year contract, Not sure how much.

 

[Mitchrapp]

One chick on NHL Network says preseason power rankings Wings 4. Dude next to her said 3. Am I missing something?

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Didn't watch so can't tell yah.

Wings signed Namestnikov as well. He is nephew of Slava Kozlov.

Capfriendly says 2 year deal worth $4 million in total.