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Alex Ovechkin 'C' #8 skating during warmups for the Washington Capitals

Bargain Bin: The Chase for Gretzky is on Halt (11/25/2024)

The last episode Jayd and I recorded of the Inside The Rink podcast went up Saturday. Since we hit the quarter mark of the 2024-25 NHL season, teams are ready to blow up their entire team or make a franchise-altering move given their performance in the standings up until now. I’m touching on some points […]

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Detroit Red Wings AHL Affiliate off to Red Hot Start

Detroit Red Wings AHL Affiliate off to Red Hot Start

The Red Wings AHL affiliate the Grand Rapids Griffins have started off red hot and some prospects are having a great start to the season

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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Gain Additional Depth with Two Distinct Moves

The Atlanta Gladiators have announced two more roster changes this weekend. Yesterday, they acquired Chad Nychuk from Milwaukee (AHL), and today, they received Filip Forsmark in a trade with Wheeling. Chad Nychuk was recently assigned to the Atlanta Gladiators by the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. Nychuk has been consistently impressive over the last three […]

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ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Sign 6’3″ Defenseman Kade Jensen

The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have signed defenseman Kade Jensen from Calgary, Alberta, for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Junior and Collegiate Career Jensen started his junior career in the 2013-14 season in the WHL. In his five junior seasons, Jensen played for the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Swift Current Broncos, Brandon Wheat Kings, and Victoria […]

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ECHL: Allen Americans Sign Riley Ginnell

The Allen Americans have announced that they have signed 6’4″ forward Riley Ginnell for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Junior Career The Calgary, Alberta native spent his junior career playing in the WHL. In his five seasons in the WHL, Ginnell spent his time playing for the Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors, and Regina Pats. […]

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2024-25 Season Preview: Detroit Red Wings

Five Detroit Red Wings Prospects to Watch This Weekend in Traverse City

The Prospects Tournament will be taking place this weekend, who are five Red Wings to keep your eyes on in Traverse City?

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ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Add Four Defensemen and a Forward

The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have signed defensemen Gianni Fairbrother, Chase Hartje, Kyle Pow, James Shearer, and forward Craig Armstrong for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Gianni Fairbrother’s Career Gianni Fairbrother is a 6’0″ defenseman from Vancouver, British Columbia. Fairbrother started his junior career in the 2015-16 season and spent all six years of […]

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ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Re-sign Pair of Defenseman

The Idaho Steelheads have announced that they have re-signed 6’4″ defenseman Reece Harsch and 6’1″ defenseman Lynden McCallum for the 2024-25 season. Harsch’s Junior Career Reece Harsch started his junior career in the WHL during the 2015-16 season. While in the WHL, he played for the Seattle Thunderbirds, Saskatoon Blades, and Winnipeg Ice. Harsch played […]

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Charlie Elick, Brandon Wheat Kings (Photo Credit: Rick Elvin)

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Charlie Elick

Charlie Elick is one of the most well-rounded defensemen in the 2024 NHL Draft class. He has the makings of being an impactful presence on any team’s blueline with a reliable calm presence offensively and defensively.

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Nate Danielson Makes Professional Debut for Grand Rapids Griffins

Detroit Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson has made his professional debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins at the age of 19. Danielson was drafted by the Red Wings ninth overall in the 2023 NHL entry draft out of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. On Saturday, Danielson was reassigned to the Griffins. In a short time, Danielson […]

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