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Detroit Red Wings re-sign 2019 second-round pick Antti Tuomisto to two-way deal
In 2019, the Detroit Red Wings saw enough potential in Antti Tuomisto to use their second pick in the draft on him. Six years later, he has yet to even sniff the NHL, but he's done well in the minors and earned an extension with the franchise. The Wings have signed the 24-year-old defenseman for one year, days before he could have become a restricted free agent on July 1. It's a two-way deal, typical of a prospect not yet seen as NHL caliber. Advertisement Tuomisto towers at 6 foot 5, 210 pounds, and shoots right. He's an intelligent player with a good first pass, and hard to knock off the puck. Detroit Red Wings prospect Antti Tuomisto, July 4, 2023 in Detroit. The 2019 draft was Steve Yzerman's first as general manager of the Wings. His first selection, Moritz Seider (No. 6) already is four years into his career and a key part of the rebuild. Albert Johansson, a second-round pick (No. 60), just completed his first NHL season, thriving after the coaching change at Christmas. More: Who are the top 10 draft picks in Red Wings franchise history? That draft also saw the Wings select Elmer Söderblom in the sixth round (159th overall); the gangly forward likewise made inroads to establishing his NHL career this past season. Advertisement Tuomisto, selected with the team's first pick in the second round at No. 35 overall, spent two seasons playing at the University of Denver, before going back to his native Finland to play in that country's top league in 2022-23. He split his time between the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and Toledo Walleye (ECHL) the following season, and in 2024-25, posted 27 points in 67 games with the Griffins. Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Antti Tuomisto re-signed by Detroit Red Wings: What to know
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01-07-2025
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Patrick Kane re-signs with Detroit Red Wings for one year, $3 million
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Patrick Kane is back for a third consecutive season with the Detroit Red Wings. The future first-ballot Hockey Hall of Famer agreed to terms on a one-year contract carrying a $3 million cap hit. The deal was sealed in the evening on Monday, June 30, but had been a widely expected move for months: Kane said two days after the season ended he enjoyed his time in Detroit – which dates back a year and a half – and general manager Steve Yzerman expressed interest in extending the relationship at his end-of-season news conference. Advertisement Besides not having to uproot his family – as Kane put it, how could he take his son, four-year-old Patrick, away from Archie DeBrincat, son of teammate and good friend Alex DeBrincat? – it also shows Kane's belief in the Wings, even as their playoff drought hit nine years this spring. A BIG TRADE: Detroit Red Wings trade underachieving forward Vladimir Tarasenko to Minnesota Wild "I'm still optimistic about the group and I think we're closer than we were at the end of last year," Kane said in mid-April, shortly after the season ended. "It's such a fine line. We were on a pretty good pace from when Todd [McLellan] came in. "I think that will huge going into next season, the confidence in the coaching staff." Advertisement Kane, 36, joined the Wings in November of 2023, six months after undergoing invasive hip surgery. For him, it was an opportunity to see if he could still play at a high level; for the Wings, an opportunity to add a three-time Stanley Cup champion with ethereal skills. He proved that even past his prime, he was still "Showtime," the moniker bestowed upon him over the years for his electrifying play. Though he appeared in just 50 games in 2023-24, he still hit the 20-goal mark, and had 47 points in 2023-24. Kane re-upped with the Wings on the eve of free agency for one year at $4 million last offseason. He looked slow out of the gate last fall, with just five goals his first 29 games, but the Wings as a whole were an uninspiring team in the first half. Then Todd McLellan was named coach during the Christmas break, and soon Kane was back to being "Showtime," finishing with 21 goals and 59 points in 72 games. Advertisement Further proving that in his case, age is just a number: It was Kane who led the team in scoring post-4 Nations break, with 28 points the final 27 games. Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Patrick Kane re-signs with Detroit Red Wings for one year, $3 million
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27-03-2025
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Petr Mrazek, Elmer Söderblom out for Detroit Red Wings, Cam Talbot OK to backup
Petr Mrazek, Elmer Söderblom out for Detroit Red Wings, Cam Talbot OK to backup The Detroit Red Wings are still waiting for more clarity on two of their injured players, but at least one already seems to have mended. Todd McLellan said after Thursday's morning skate at Little Caesars Arena that Cam Talbot would be available to back up Alex Lyon during the evening game against the Ottawa Senators. Goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Elmer Söderblom, however, remain in sick bay. Advertisement "Don't have an update there," McLellan said. "Should know more Friday." Mar 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (43) blocks a shot by Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (11) during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images More: Detroit Red Wings say 'belief is there,' but it's 'obviously not enough' Mrazek was injured during a collision in his crease less than two minutes into Monday's game at Utah Hockey Club. Talbot tweaked something Monday that worsened overnight, forcing the Wings to change plans to have him start that night at the Colorado Avalanche. The Wings called up Sebastian Cossa under emergency conditions to have available as backup in Denver, but he'll be reassigned back to Grand Rapids with Talbot cleared. Advertisement Söderblom re-aggravated an injury late in the Utah game. Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings injury updates: Petr Mrazek, Elmer Söderblom out,
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25-03-2025
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Detroit Red Wings call up goaltender Sebastian Cossa under emergency conditions
DENVER — A day after losing Petr Mrazek to injury, the Detroit Red Wings called up goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa. The team listed the call-up as under emergency conditions, though both Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot are also on the team. A team can only designate a call-up as an emergency if it does not have the required personnel available at a certain spot, such as the two goaltenders needed to dress for a game. The Wings did not hold a morning skate Tuesday at Ball Arena, ahead of their evening game against the Colorado Avalanche. Lyon was in net for Monday's 5-1 victory at Utah Hockey Club, taking over after Mrazek suffered an undisclosed injury 1:36 into the game. Immediately following that game, coach Todd McLellan indicated Talbot would start against the Avalanche. More: Fearless, professional (and Pearl Jam fan) Alex Lyon shows Red Wings he's still alive This is Cossa's second stint of the season with the Wings. The No. 15 selection from the 2021 draft won his NHL debut on Dec. 9 against the Buffalo Sabres, including turning away two of three shootout attempts. Cossa, 22, has posted a 19-11-5 record with a 2.38 goals-against average, a 0.913 save percentage and one shutout in 35 appearances with the Griffins during the 2024-25 season. Cossa spent the entire 2023-24 campaign with the Griffins, logging a 22-9-9 record with a 2.41 goals-against average, a 0.913 save percentage and two shutouts in 40 regular-season appearances. Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings call up G Sebastian Cossa under emergency conditions
