
Red Wings Make Bold Moves as Free Agency Opens
The Detroit Red Wings activated the NHL's free‑agency period with a series of signings, a trade and a re‑signing, while star center Dylan Larkin's future remains unsettled.
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The Detroit Red Wings activated the NHL's free‑agency period with a series of signings, a trade and a re‑signing, while star center Dylan Larkin's future remains unsettled.

Top contracts and player movements signal how AHL clubs are positioning themselves for competitive depth in the coming season

Detroit Red Wings have secured forward Carter Mazur on a two‑year contract worth $875,000 per season, a move that bolsters their forward depth after a strong 2025‑26 campaign with the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Prospects impress in development camp, GM Kyle Dubas makes a pivotal trade, and rumors swirl around Zach Werenski, Jason Robertson and several free‑agent stars.

Pittsburgh's development camp impresses director Tom Kostopoulos, Dubas trades Jack St. Ivany for David Gustafsson, and the NHL trade market crackles with frustration over Columbus' handling of Werenski while other teams negotiate contracts and explore moves.

Carter Mazur, once a promising prospect for Detroit, is now an unrestricted free agent after the team declined to qualify him. The organization is also reshaping its depth chart following the trade of roommate Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils.

Detroit Hockey Now places J.P. Hurlbert at No. 10 after a 42‑goal, 97‑point rookie season, highlighting both promise and the work ahead.

Carter Mazur’s 2023‑24 season combined a prolific offensive stretch with a resilient comeback, culminating in a memorable NHL debut and several historic milestones.

Despite a promising AHL record and a physical style of play, Carter Mazur has yet to register a point in the NHL and faces health uncertainties that could shape his next contract.

Marco Kasper finished his sophomore NHL campaign with nine goals and ten assists, while his physical play and faceoff improvements offered glimpses of growth for Detroit.

The Grand Rapids Griffins must win on the road to stay alive in the AHL Central Division Final, with coach Dan Watson emphasizing the team's strong road performance and key players stepping up in a tightly contested series.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton leads the Atlantic series 2-1 after Bill Zonnon’s game-winner, while Grand Rapids edges Chicago in overtime, highlighted by standout goaltending and key contributions from players such as Rutger McGroarty and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård.

A late-game scrum sparked by a dangerous hit on Amadeus Lombardi has set the stage for a high-stakes comeback attempt by the Grand Rapids Griffins.

The Grand Rapids Griffins clinched a 4-3 overtime victory over the Chicago Wolves, while the Vegas Golden Knights’ appeal was denied, resulting in a draft‑pick forfeiture and a coach’s fine. At the same time, the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced San Jose as its newest franchise, and two Minnesota Frost players emerged as finalists for the Forward of the Year award.

Amadeus Lombardi, a young NHL prospect for the Grand Rapids Griffins, must step up in Game 3 of a series down 2‑0 against the Chicago Wolves, with coach Dan Watson urging him to shoot more and tighten his defensive play.

The Griffins saw a promising lead evaporate in Game 2, as Chicago rallied to win in overtime and move one win away from the series.

The Grand Rapids Griffins open the Central Division championship against the Chicago Wolves, promising a goaltending showdown and an offense led by Carter Mazur.

The Grand Rapids Griffins open a best‑of‑five series against the Chicago Wolves, hoping to buck the trend of fallen division champions and spark a wave of Red Wings call‑ups.

Detroit Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine discusses his adjustment to professional hockey, daily preparation, and learning from veterans as the Grand Rapids Griffins chase a playoff run.