Former Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader is hoping to resume his professional hockey career. The Grand Rapids Griffins announced today they have signed the former NHL'er to a tryout contract.
As the Red Wings build for the future, this is a story fans don't want to hear. A recent report from Russia has a Wings prospect heading to Russia next season.
The Detroit Red Wings AHL team, the Grand Rapids Griffins are set to feature some of the Red Wings future as 5 of their recent top picks are on the roster.
The Grand Rapids Griffins were eliminated from the AHL playoffs earlier this week. With the season over the team has already announced their home opener for 2019-2020.
Since he was the top draft pick for the Detroit Red Wings this past summer fans have wanted to see Filip Zadina in Detroit. As the season winds down he may get a chance to play.