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On the Bubble: Griffins Face Tough Roster Choices

By Sarah Lindenau October 05, 2011 2011-12 Articles 3 Comments

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This year’s edition of the Grand Rapid’s Griffins might just be the deepest in years – at least on paper. The team could field the Red Wings top three prospects in Brendan Smith, Tomas Tatar, and Gustav Nyquist. Additionally the Griffins will be bolstered by AHL veterans that include the likes of Doug Janek, Joey MacDonald, Chris Minard, Jamie Johnson, Chris Conner, Garnet Excelby and Greg Amadio.

Before the season opens, the team will need to reduce it’s roster size from 29 … Continue Reading

Numbers Game: Nyquist Sent to Grand Rapids

By Sarah Lindenau October 03, 2011 2011-12 Articles 2 Comments

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Gustav Nyquist did everything right in his first NHL training camp and preseason. The 22 year-old forward elevated his game from leading the Red Wings prospects in scoring at the NHL prospect tournament to producing points playing along side NHL forwards during the preseason. Despite his stellar performance Detroit management believe in developing players slowly, thus opting to send Nyquist to Grand Rapids of the AHL to start the season.

The 5-foot-11, 180 point forward will get a chance to be one of the top players in Grand Rapids this … Continue Reading

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