Gustav Nyquist and Brendan Smith get a lot of the publicity among the Red Wings’ minor leaguers but keep an eye on Tomas Tatar with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Tatar is actually leading the Griffins with 11 goals and 21 assists (he also has 10 assists). Nyquist is next with 20 points (eight goals, 12 … Continue Reading →
Yes, there is hockey being played down in the minor leagues. And there’s good news from Grand Rapids on that front, with the Griffins winning their last five games, moving into the Midwest Division lead, and two players standing out. Forward Gustav Nyquist and goalie Petr Mrazek are playing great hockey. Nyquist will likely be … Continue Reading →
In case you missed it Ty Conklin’s debut Wednesday in Grand Rapids was successful. Conklin stopped 22 shots as the Griffins defeated Hamilton 4-2 at Van Andel Arena. It was Conklin’s first American League victory in more than four years. Gustav Nyquist, by the way, had a goal and two assists for the Griffins. Conklin … Continue Reading →
As expected, Tomas Holmstrom was activated for tonight’s game against Chicago. Going back down to Grand Rapids was forward Gustav Nyquist, who played in four games and had one assist in about seven minutes of playing time per game. It was nice to see Nyquist get a little bigger chance in his second promotion to … Continue Reading →
The Red Wings are going to take another look at prized prospect Gustav Nyquist. At least Nyquist has been recalled from Grand Rapids, and will be available to play this weekend, as the Wings placed Tomas Holmstrom on the injured list. Don’t be surprised, though, if Nyquist is in the lineup against Chicago tomorrow evening. … Continue Reading →