Magnus Hellberg

Alex Nedeljkovic Fights off Calgary Flames as Member of the Red Wings

Can Nedeljkovic Replace DeSmith as the Penguins Backup Goaltender?

After missing the postseason for the first time in sixteen years, it was obvious this Penguins roster was destined for change. While making a splash to acquire reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson, the Penguins also finally moved on from the Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith goaltending tandem. After extending Tristan Jarry earlier in the […]

The Detroit Red Wings Need to Add a Goaltender

The Detroit Red Wings are a young, up-and-coming team in the Eastern Conference who have taken steps in the right direction over the last couple of years. They were in the hunt for a wild card spot for much of last season but ended up missing the playoffs for the seventh straight year. Goaltending continues […]

Ville Husso Vital to Red Wings Playoff Push

As of February 24th, the Detroit Red Wings are currently tied with the Buffalo Sabres for the final Eastern Conference Wildcard spot with 64 points in 57 games played. While players such as Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Moritz Seider have all stepped up their games, the most important player during the Red Wings’ seven […]

Red Wings Place Alex Nedeljkovic on Waivers

On Sunday afternoon, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Detroit Red Wings had placed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic on waivers. Nedeljkovic had just rejoined the Red Wings at practice on Sunday after completing his two-week conditioning stint in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, posting a record of 3-2-2, a goals-against-average of 2.30, and a […]

Red Wings Place Jakub Vrana on Waivers

On Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings shocked the hockey world by placing forward Jakub Vrana on waivers. This news comes as Vrana is in the midst of a two-week conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins. The move is puzzling as Vrana has been one of Detroit’s most productive forwards the past two seasons […]

With Players Returning, Which Red Wings Could Find Themselves off the Roster?

For the first time since opening night, the Detroit Red Wings are close to having a fully healthy lineup. Derek Lalonde confirmed last week that Robby Fabbri would be making his season debut Wednesday versus the New Jersey Devils after recovering from an ACL tear. Jakub Vrana is also on pace to return at some […]

Penguins Blow 4-0 Lead, Fall to Red Wings in OT 5-4

The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Detroit Red Wings last night 5-4 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Goaltender Magnus Hellberg made 19 saves after he came into the game to start the second period, replacing Ville Husso, who allowed four goals on 12 shots. Detroit improved their record to 15-11-7 this season. Forward Jason […]

Nedeljkovic likely on the trading block in Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings are currently carrying three goaltenders, which may mean the end for Alex Nedeljkovic. Nedeljkovic is in the final year of the two-year extension he signed after he was acquired from Carolina and can be a UFA next summer. The Red Wings currently have Ville Husso as the #1 goaltender, with Nedeljkovic […]

Griffins won two of three last week

The Grand Rapids Griffins picked up four of a possible six points last week. The Griffins started the week on Wednesday with an impressive 6-2 home win against Iowa. They then went on a weekend road trip and defeated Springfield 2-1 (OT) and then were defeated 4-0 in Hartford on Saturday. On Wednesday, Joel L’Esperance […]

Griffins Endure Tough Start to December

December started on the wrong foot for the Grand Rapids Griffins. The Texas Stars came to town and swept both games in the two-game series. On Friday, the star defeated Grand Rapids 4-1. Kyle Criscuolo scored the Griffins only goal. Magnus Hellberg played a conditioning game for the Griffins and made 34 saves. On Saturday, […]