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Dear Red Wings: Sebastian Cossa is tall, Jared McIsaac takes scary hit
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Sebastian Cossa is tall, Jared McIsaac takes scary hitYes, he’s relatively tall, listed at 6 feet, 6 inches. If he were to appear in goal for the Red Wings he would be the tallest goalie in franchise history, matched only by Jared Coreau (also 6-6).
Dear Red Wings: Nielsen buyout, Svechnikov’s new AHL contract, Verbeek’s second job
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Nielsen buyout, Svechnikov’s new AHL contract, Verbeek’s second jobFrans Nielsen was bought out and Evgeny Svechnikov has a new contract, but it’s not with the Detroit Red Wings or even another NHL team.
Dear Red Wings: Adam Erne, one of ‘Yzerman’s guys,’ is heart-and-soul player for Detroit
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Adam Erne, one of ‘Yzerman’s guys,’ is heart-and-soul player for DetroitWhen watching the Detroit Red Wings of the past two seasons -- and believe me it has not been easy or even very enjoyable -- you can’t help but notice the impact of forward Adam Erne.
Dear Red Wings: Vrana and the burgeoning, albeit short-term, offense; awaiting Hronek deal
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Vrana and the burgeoning, albeit short-term, offense; awaiting Hronek dealThe Detroit Red Wings avoided arbitration this week by agreeing to a three-year contract with left wing Jakub Vrana.
Dear Red Wings: Suter joins core; Detroit remains way under cap
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Suter joins core; Detroit remains way under capThe Chicago Blackhawks are trying to rebuild, sort of? They let 25-year-old forward Pius Suter walk away, opting not to sign him after his stellar rookie NHL season.
Dear Red Wings: Gustav Lindstrom signs two-year deal; answering inbox questions
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Gustav Lindstrom signs two-year deal; answering inbox questionsLindstrom, 22, was selected 38th overall (2nd round) by the Red Wings in 2017. He has played 29 games with the Red Wings since then -- 16 games in 2019-20 and 13 in 2020-21.
Dear Red Wings: A goalie in the 1st round! Yzerman trades up for Sebastian Cossa
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: A goalie in the 1st round! Yzerman trades up for Sebastian CossaThe Red Wings traded up to the 15th overall pick to select Cossa by sending three picks to the Dallas Stars -- the 23rd overall pick, a 2nd-round pick (48th overall) and a 5th-round pick (138th overall) in this year’s draft.
Dear Red Wings: Nedeljkovic returns to Michigan; Yzerman draft focus; Rasmussen extension
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Nedeljkovic returns to Michigan; Yzerman draft focus; Rasmussen extensionNedeljkovic, 25, was a Calder Trophy finalist this past season with 15 wins in 23 games (15-3-1) and a .932 save percentage.
Dear Red Wings: 5 things Moritz Seider said on John Scott podcast
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: 5 things Moritz Seider said on John Scott podcastAfter a year of watching his highlights from the Swedish Hockey League, seeing his skill and physicality on full display at a high level, I am sold. I think we all are, and I am sure Yzerman is just as excited despite his cautious demeanor.
Dear Red Wings: Welcome, Nick Leddy; awaiting expansion protection list, busy week ahead
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Welcome, Nick Leddy; awaiting expansion protection list, busy week aheadDefenseman Nick Leddy is joining the Red Wings thanks to a trade announced Friday night with the New York Islanders.
Dear Red Wings: Expansion draft primer, Sergei Fedorov quiz
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Expansion draft primer, Sergei Fedorov quizWe’re about a month out from the NHL’s Seattle Kraken expansion draft. Now’s a good time to get a handle on what to expect and how this will affect the Detroit Red Wings roster.