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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Top Red Wings prospect Antti Tuomisto signs one-year, two-way deal after breakout AHL season
Red Wings sign Antti Tuomisto to one-year, two-way deal (Image via: Getty Images) The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Finnish defenseman Antti Tuomisto to a one-year, two-way contract following a breakout season in the AHL. The 24-year-old blueliner made major strides with the Grand Rapids Griffins, proving he's on track for NHL duty. With size, skill, and upside, Tuomisto is one of Detroit's most promising defensive prospects. Antti Tuomisto's development into a promising NHL defenseman The 2024-25 season was a breakthrough for Antti Tuomisto, as he established himself as a core contributor on the blue line for the Grand Rapids Griffins. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound defenseman led all Griffins blueliners in assists (24), points (27), penalty minutes (54), and shots (109) over 67 regular-season games. He also appeared in two Calder Cup Playoff games, continuing to showcase his two-way reliability. Tuomisto, drafted 35th overall by Detroit in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, has climbed the developmental ladder with patience and precision. He recorded 17 points in 50 games during the 2023-24 AHL season and also made a strong impact with the ECHL's Toledo Walleye, registering six points in five games. His ability to adapt and contribute across multiple levels has caught the attention of Red Wings management. Before turning pro, Tuomisto played two seasons at the University of Denver, where he helped the Pioneers win the 2022 NCAA Division I national championship alongside Red Wings prospects Shai Buium and Carter Mazur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vietnam: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo In college, he tallied 20 points and maintained a solid +18 rating, proving himself both offensively and defensively. Tuomisto's roots in Finland are just as impressive. In 2019-20, he earned the Teemu Selänne Award (Player of the Year) and Reijo Ruotsalainen Award (Best Defenseman) after putting up 49 points in 48 games with Ässät's U20 team. He has also represented Team Finland at the 2019 IIHF U18 World Championship and the 2017 World U17 Hockey Challenge. Also Read: NHL trade rumors: Rangers could move K'Andre Miller to land $56 million defenseman The new two-way deal allows Detroit to keep Tuomisto within the organization while offering the flexibility of further AHL development or an NHL call-up. With his size, skill set, and steady progress, Tuomisto is positioning himself as a serious contender for a spot on the Red Wings' blue line in the near future. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
