Author: George Malik

Per DetroitRedWings.com’s Carley Johnston…

James Reimer on the @DetroitRedWings "Stevie's obviously putting his finger print on the team and I think everyone around the league can see what's going on here. I'm excited to be a part of that." #LGRW

— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 2, 2023

And Daniella Bruce:

James Reimer on the @DetroitRedWings "Stevie's obviously putting his finger print on the team and I think everyone around the league can see what's going on here. I'm excited to be a part of that." #LGRW

— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 2, 2023

Reimer talked about sharing/competing for net with Husso. Says as much as they're both going to want to play in net for the team, it's more about working together and helping each other out for team success #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

From DetroitRedWings.com’s Carley Johnston:

Shayne Gostisbehere on being more of a "mentor" now in the league, at 30 y/o, what would he tell younger offensive D-men? "The big thing is confidence. When you're losing the confidence and it's not going your way, less is more. Keep It simple. Let the game come to you." #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

Shayne Gostisbehere says he can play both sides on defense, obviously noteworthy for the Red Wings who are deeper on the left than the right

— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) July 2, 2023

Gostisbehere on being a South Florida-native, how'd he get into hockey? His Grandpa is from Montreal, they had tickets for Panthers #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

Gostisbehere says his Grandpa, who he credited to getting him into hockey, will text him after a game if he doesn't have many shots on net 😂 hats off to Gramps, he's helped make Shayne an offensive defenseman #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

Per DetroitRedWings.com’s Carley Johnston:

JT Compher says he's close with Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp, went to University of Michigan with the two of them #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

Compher says he's played center, both wings. He enjoys playing center more, but likes playing at whatever position that will help the team with success #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

I'm excited to have JT Compher here with the Wings, you can tell he's happy to be in Detroit. Seems like a good locker room guy, can't wait to get things started #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

JT Compher spoke a lot about his experience in Colorado. Specifically going through the rebuild process and ultimately winning a Stanley Cup. Hopes he can use that experience to help the @DetroitRedWings get there too. #LGRW

— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 2, 2023

Per the Red Wings’ Daniella Bruce:

Daniel Sprong now addressing the media. He's excited to join the Red Wings and specifically helped with scoring. He felt he improved his overall game in Seattle last year. Mentioned both goal scoring on the power play and 5 on 5. #LGRW

— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 2, 2023

And EP Rinkside’s Sean Shapiro:

Daniel Sprong said he knew for a while he'd be a UFA. He would have had a strong arbitration case, Seattle wasn't wanting to go down that route.

— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) July 2, 2023

Ditto for Carley Johnston:

Daniel Sprong on having a career year last season– says he played better defensively, physical. Offensively, he says It was nice to get some power play opportunities. "I'm a shooter." #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

Per Daniella Bruce and Joshua Kloke on Twitter:

Justin Holl addressing the media now. He said he really likes the roster in Detroit. "There's a lot of good pieces here." Added that he likes the moves made yesterday and can bring a 2 way game and a steady presence on the back end. #LGRW

— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 2, 2023

New Detroit Red Wing Justin Holl on the noise that came with his time in Toronto: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." pic.twitter.com/Qa9SivaOV3

— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) July 2, 2023

Justin Holl when asked how he can contribute to helping Detroit score more goals, having played with some dynamic goal scorers in Toronto– he says a lot of it has to do with driving play up the ice, which he feels is a strong suit of his game #LGRW

— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 2, 2023

Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen discusses the Red Wings’ potential UFA targets, presuming that the team uses some of its $9 million in remaining salary cap space:

Tyler Bertuzzi, Boston Bruins:

Bertuzzi wants a home run contract. He wants a long-term deal for a noteworthy deal. The Bruins want to keep him, but how could they make it work. The Florida Panthers would have to get very creative.

Patrick Kane, New York Rangers:

We hear several teams are interested, even though Kane is coming off hip resurfacing surgery. He won’t be ready to play until after the holidays.

Vladimir Tarasenko, New York Rangers:

Proven scorer, but it doesn’t seem like a team wants to give him term.

Matt Dumba, Minnesota Wild:

Right-shot defenseman. That makes him more valuable. Teams are running out of cap space. Will he have to lower his asking price?

Continued…

Per the Fourth Period:

The Ottawa Senators continue to try to trade sniper Alex DeBrincat and those discussions are believed to have picked up some steam over the last couple of days. As TFP’s David Pagnotta has reported, the Anaheim Ducks and New York Islanders are among the teams very interested in DeBrincat, joining the Detroit Red Wings and a handful of other clubs still in the mix.

DeBrincat’s agent Jeff Jackson has been granted permission to speak with teams about a contract for the 25-year-old but has not yet been successful in coming to an agreement, which has derailed some trade talks.

On Saturday, Senators GM Pierre Dorion acknowledged that deals have been close, but failing to agree to terms on an extension has been the sticking point.

“There’s varying degrees of interest,” Dorion said, as quoted by the Ottawa Sun. “Teams call, we get close to a deal, I give them permission, and sometimes they’re not ready to pay maybe the term that we’re ready to pay. He’s 25 years old, so he’s looking for something in particular, and I can talk about it because we own his rights, so I think the degrees (of interest) vary.”

Dorion suggested DeBrincat could sign a short-term deal with Ottawa. Or, if a deal isn’t done by the time their arbitration case takes place, DeBrincat could play out next season with the Sens and leave as a free agent.

Trade talks are expected to continue Sunday and carry into the week. It is unclear what type of package the Ducks or Islanders are willing to give up for DeBrincat. The Sens reportedly wanted the ninth-overall pick from the Red Wings last week, but that never materialized.

FYI:

The Penguins have signed forward Radim Zohorna (welcome back!) and goaltender Magnus Hellberg to one-year contracts, and forward Marc Johnstone to a two-year contract. https://t.co/tN21NibTmL— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 2, 2023

Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen duly notes that there will be a significant amount of competition for spots on the Red Wings’ roster this upcoming season:

With the Red Wings confirming Sunday they had signed former Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Fisher, the team now has 14 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies on one-way contracts

If the season started tomorrow, they could send one goalie to Grand Rapids and have a traditional 23-person roster.

But that roster wouldn’t include Kasper, Edvinsson, Elmer Soderblom, Carter Mazur, Albert Johansson or anyone who might play well enough to earn a place in training camp.

This is hardly a major problem. Injuries usually help teams make room for young players. Plus, Edvinsson’s surgery recovery time may delay his start time.

It’s just something to keep an eye on.

Per the Detroit Red Wings on Twitter:

Welcome to camp! 😃#DRWDC pic.twitter.com/QdGltNlAEo

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 2, 2023