FYI from the Grand Rapids Griffins:
First ? at the Red Kettle jersey the boys will be wearing on Friday night for our annual Red Kettle Game, presented by the Salvation Army ? ?
Tickets >> https://t.co/YopaFiLj1S pic.twitter.com/dkd7RXxHwK— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) December 1, 2021
Per NHL.com:
Red Wings’ Raymond Named NHL ‘Rookie of the Month’ for November
NEW YORK (Dec. 1, 2021) – Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond, who led all rookies with five goals, seven assists and 12 points in 14 games, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for November.
Raymond, who was selected fourth overall in the 2020 NHL Draft, edged Red Wings teammate Alex Nedeljkovic (6-2-1, 2.24 GAA, .934 SV%) Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (4-5—9 in 11 GP), New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (3-6—9 in 13 GP), Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (3-6—9 in 14 GP) and Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (5-2-0, 2.30 GAA, .914 SV%) for the honor.
Raymond found the scoresheet in nine of his 14 November appearances, including a trio of three-game point streaks: Nov. 4-7 (2-3—5), Nov. 13-16 (1-3—4) and Nov. 20-27 (2-1—3). The 19-year-old Gothenburg, Sweden, native registered his first career three-assist performance Nov. 6 at BUF and scored his first career overtime goal Nov. 27 vs. BUF, making him the second teenager in Red Wings history to accomplish the latter feat – after Steve Yzerman on Oct. 26, 1983, also vs. BUF.
Raymond, who joins teammate Moritz Seider (October) as a “Rookie of the Month” winner this season and is the only rookie who currently leads his team in scoring, tops NHL rookies in goals (9), assists (t-12), points (21) and power-play goals (3) through 23 total appearances in 2021-22.
The Red Wings are the first NHL team with different “Rookie of the Month” winners in consecutive months since the Toronto Maple Leafs in December (Auston Matthews) and January (Mitchell Marner) of 2016-17.
Lucas Raymond in November
| Date | Opponent | G | A | P | Result |
| Nov. 2 | at Montreal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 L |
| Nov. 4 | at Boston | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-1 L |
| Nov. 6 | at Buffalo | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4-3 OT W |
| Nov. 7 | VEGAS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-2 W |
| Nov. 9 | EDMONTON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-2 W |
| Nov. 11 | WASHINGTON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 L |
| Nov. 13 | MONTREAL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-2 OT W |
| Nov. 15 | at Columbus | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5-3 L |
| Nov. 16 | at Dallas | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-2 L |
| Nov. 18 | at Vegas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-2 L |
| Nov. 20 | at Arizona | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-1 OT L |
| Nov. 24 | ST. LOUIS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-2 W |
| Nov. 27 | BUFFALO | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-2 OT W |
| Nov. 30 | at Boston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-1 W |
| Totals | 5 | 7 | 12 | 7-6-1 |
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WHO ELSE?!
Congrats, Lucas! ? pic.twitter.com/OSNEv0FzNc— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 1, 2021
Lucas Raymond has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for November.
Raymond led all rookies with 5-7—12 in 14 GP and joined Steve Yzerman (Oct. 26, 1983 vs. BUF) as the second @DetroitRedWings teenager to score an overtime goal.#NHLStats: https://t.co/ad1oIgZ483 pic.twitter.com/odhirGbFcM— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 1, 2021
Everybody.
Loves.
Raymond. pic.twitter.com/6HKFtbk1Eh— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 1, 2021
I don’t happen to believe that the Hockey News’s Jason Chen is correct in suggesting that the Red Wings don’t have any depth, but the Wings are not receiving strong secondary scoring as of yet:
20. Detroit Red Wings (11-9-3, -9. CF%: 26th, xGF%: 15th. Last Week: 26)
Alex Nedeljkovic stole a win which gives them three in a row, even though all of them were close. Beyond the top line and Moritz Seider, the Wings don’t have enough dependable players to lean on.
Updated repeatedly at 1:09 PM: The 10-9-and-3 Detroit Red Wings face the 8-13-and-1 Seattle Kraken this evening (7:30 PM EST start on Bally Sports Detroit/ROOT Sports Northwest/97.1 FM), and the Kraken placed Calle Jarnkrok and Chris Driedger on the injured reserve this morning.
The Kraken took to the ice at Little Caesars Arena for their morning skate at 11:30 AM, and the Kraken were without two more important offensive players:
No Jordan Eberle or Jaden Schwartz at #SEAKranken morning skate in Detroit. #NHL pic.twitter.com/5nu1igv44K— Geoff Baker (@GeoffBakerTIMES) December 1, 2021
If you missed it…
With four victories in the last five games, the #SeaKraken need to keep executing the small details and staying vigilant about gaining possession of the puck.
Read more in today’s 3 Game Essentials → https://t.co/zJMh3yg6vM pic.twitter.com/5ogF5JHoFb— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) December 1, 2021
FYI:
Tonight Riley Sheahan is back in Detroit and is the answer to a great trivia question.
Name the player who scored the last ever goal at Joe Louis Arena and the first ever goal at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle? (it was a preseason goal)
I think I just gave you the answer.— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) December 1, 2021
Update: DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills posted a game preview of sorts:
Continue reading Red Wings-Kraken morning skate Tweets: Eberle, Schwartz miss Kraken’s morning skateRed Wings prospect and Edmonton Oil Kings goaltender Sebastian Cossa was named to Hockey Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp roster this morning. Cossa is one of three goalies on the roster, so he’s a lock; Donovan Sebrango, a Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman, is a dark horse candidate to make the team.
On the road to Edmonton and Red Deer… ?
3️⃣5️⃣ players are Alberta-bound for ??’s National Junior Team selection camp, beginning Dec. 9 in Calgary.
ROSTER ➡️ https://t.co/Lvuj930Qix
#WorldJuniors | #OurGameIsBack pic.twitter.com/xZOE5pJigL— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 1, 2021
Way to go, Jamie Daniels Foundation:
We are so proud to share that the Third Annual Celebrity Roast raised $370,000!
Thank you for bidding on our silent auction and donating, for watching and listening, and for telling your friends about the Jamie Daniels Foundation. Together, we are making a difference! pic.twitter.com/JZ4w6lvFC2— Jamie Daniels Foundation (@JDanielsFund) December 1, 2021
The Red Wings posted a Tweet this morning celebrating their 3,000th win last night vs. Boston with a clip of, “Red Wings, My Red Wings” from the early 80’s:
#REDWINGS, MY RED WINGS! pic.twitter.com/Topehnr4RM
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 1, 2021
Dear Gord, this is so 80’s…
From the Seattle Kraken, tonight’s opponent of the Detroit Red Wings (7:30 PM start on Bally Sports Detroit/ROOT Sports Northwest/97.1 FM):
#SeaKraken forward Calle Jarnkrok and goaltender Chris Driedger have been placed on IR.
— Seattle Kraken PR (@SeattleKrakenPR) December 1, 2021
Additionally, forward Kole Lind and goaltender Joey Daccord have been recalled from @CheckersHockey. pic.twitter.com/DuKZ0caj8w
Update: From the Seattle Times’ Marisa Ingemi:
To recap, for Kraken in Detroit tonight –
— Marisa Ingemi (@Marisa_Ingemi) December 1, 2021
– Driedger and Jarnkrok on IR
– Eberle status uncertain
– Giordano in protocol since Friday
– Daccord and Lind are with the team
All after a 7-3 win in Buffalo two nights ago.
From the Red Wings comes this press release:
Labatt Blue Light and Detroit Red Wings Foundation Team Up to Invest in Hockey Rinks Across Michigan
“Pass-It-Forward” Promotion Allows Fans to Re-Direct Labatt Blue Light Beer Rebates Toward Restoration of Rinks .DETROIT – Labatt Blue Light has teamed up with the Detroit Red Wings Foundation to “Pass-It-Forward” and invest to improve community ice rinks across the state of Michigan. During the month of December, fans who purchase a Labatt 24-pack will have the option to receive an $8 rebate from Labatt USA, or they can choose to forego it, and Labatt USA will redirect the rebate to the Detroit Red Wings Foundation. Labatt USA and the Detroit Red Wings will also make separate donations to the Detroit Red Wings Foundation. With the rebates and corporate donations, up to $30,000 in funds will be available to restore ice rinks for local communities and recreational hockey players.
“Throughout Michigan, Labatt Blue Light and hockey go hand-in-hand,” said Scott Suppes, Labatt trade marketing manager. “With such a loyal base of Labatt drinkers and hockey fans across the state, this program allows Labatt to support the communities that drink our beer. Partnering with the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, we look forward to restoring rinks for hockey players and Michigan residents to enjoy.”
“Joining forces on this new Pass-It-Forward promotion provides an exciting opportunity to help rinks throughout Michigan gain access to vital improvement funds,” said Kevin Brown, director of community impact for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers “Together with Labatt Blue Light and generous Red Wings fans, we’ll continue to grow the legacy of Hockeytown in cities and towns across our great state.”
According to Arrowhead Promotions, an industry leader in promotions working with Labatt Blue Light on this initiative, localizing donations through rebates is a unique endeavor.
“Arrowhead Promotion administers thousands of promotions each year for our clients, and rarely do we see marketing efforts designed to not only promote their brand but also to demonstrate their commitment to make the world a better place,” said Bud Schneider, Arrowhead Promotion & Fulfillment President. “Arrowhead Promotion and Fulfillment Co is proud to partner with Labatt Blue Light on this Pass-it-Forward promotion.”
The Detroit Red Wings Foundation will provide an opportunity for ice rinks in Michigan to apply for improvement grants from the Pass-It-Forward promotion in early 2022. Details regarding eligibility and the application process will be released after the retail promotion has concluded.
According to Expressen’s Hugo Hogland, HockeySverige.se’s Rasmus Kagstrom and Hockeynews.se’s Alexander Nilsson, Red Wings prospect Gustav Berglund has received a promotion.
His Swedish Allsvenskan club, Mora IK, has loaned Berglund, a 6’2,” 201-pound right-shooting defenseman, to Farjestads BK.
In Farjestad, the 20-year-old Berglund will be united with fellow Wings prospect and fellow defenseman Albert Johansson.
Berglund was a 2019 draft pick, as was Johansson, and Berglund needs to have a step-forward season with Farjestad to earn the same kind of entry-level contract that Johansson has already received.
