The Malik Report

Okay, so the Red Wings practiced on Monday, and after practice, coach Blashill told the media that Bobby Ryan had been released from his pro try-out.

Also of note from Blashill:

Coach Blashill said Givani Smith made it through a whole practice today @DetroitRedWings— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 11, 2021

Still have a couple days to figure out whether or not he fits in the lineup #LGRW— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 11, 2021

The captain also spoke with the media:

Continue reading Monday’s post-practice Tweets II: Blashill on Givani Smith; Larkin on the Wings’ present and future

The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan posted a subscriber-only article which previews the NHL’s 32 member teams, and his preview includes the following regarding the Red Wings:

Detroit Red Wings

►Coach: Jeff Blashill

►2020-21 record: 19-27-10 (48 points, 7th, Central)

►2020-21 leaders: G — Jakub Vrana, 19; A — Filip Hronek, 24; W —Jonathan Bernier, 9.

►Pressure is on: D Moritz Seider — From the perspective Wings’ fans have anticipated Seider’s debut for two years and he’s been a star in every league he’s played in. How good of an NHL rookie can Seider be?

►Rising star: LW Lucas Raymond — If not Seider, then Raymond, who looked unstoppable at times during the exhibition season.

►The skinny: The Wings will be better, with the acquisitions of C Pius Suter, D Nick Leddy, G Alex Nedeljkovic leading the way. But this roster still isn’t good enough to contend for the playoffs.

Continued (paywall)

The Red Wings appeared to be affording Lucas Raymond and Joe Veleno opportunities to make the team’s opening-night roster, at least according to the Red Wings’ beat writers. who Tweeted out the lines during this morning’s practice. After practice, coach Jeff Blashill clarified the situation:

Blashill said Ryan released from PTO.— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 11, 2021

Jeff Blashill said Bobby Ryan has been released from his PTO. Also said it was a tough call, he’s a good person and a good hockey player. @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) October 11, 2021

I’m sad that Bobby Ryan didn’t land a spot with the Wings, but he just…He lost a step over the past two seasons, and the Red Wings need to be a faster team.

I hope he finds a spot somewhere else.— George Malik (@georgemalik) October 11, 2021

Tis official:

Bobby Ryan has been released from his PTO, per Coach Blashill.— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 11, 2021

Updated 7x at 11:46 AM: Of Red Wings-related note as this morning’s practice gets underway at Little Caesars Arena’s Belfor Training Center:

1. From TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, via Kukla’s Korner:

Still no talks on a contract for Chiasson in Vancouver but the door remains open after a solid showing. Meanwhile Bobby Ryan’s PTO expires today in Detroit and no deal as of now.— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) October 11, 2021

2. And, from MLive’s Ansar Khan (prepare for inline updates):

#RedWings on ice for practice. Don’t see Ryan. Raymond and Veleno skating with team. 23–man roster must be set by 5 p.m. today. pic.twitter.com/VBzG9TO163— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 11, 2021

I will regrettably be leaving for a doctor’s appointment at 12:45, and the appointment will last from 1:15 to 3 PM, so I’ll catch up when I can.

3. Also from Paul Kukla:

Alex Nedeljkovic maintains his rookie status heading into the 2021-22 campaign as he joins the @DetroitRedWings. Last season, @alexned_ was named a Calder Trophy finalist after posting a 15-5-3 record.

See more #NHLStats in the 2021-22 season preview: https://t.co/yoBhKmoiTx pic.twitter.com/OIM1l9mL5J— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 11, 2021

4. UPDATE #1:

Continue reading Red Wings Tweets from practice: Waiting on Bobby Ryan, Lucas Raymond and Joe Veleno, and live Tweets from Khan, etc. (till I go to the doctor’s office)

The Detroit News’s Tony Paul posted an important note regarding a Red Wings promotion to be held on October 19th, and, given that this is National Coming Out Day–and that I’ve met more LGBTQIA++ people who happen to be Red Wings fans than anywhere else in my life (seriously, there are legions of you, and we all love Red Wings hockey, which makes us a happily dysfunctional family)…Well, here we go:

The #RedWings are hosting Pride Night on Oct. 19. Discounted tickets, with a portion of proceeds going toward Motor City Price. Also, if you purchase the special tickets, you get a Wings Pride logo t-shirt. Link: https://t.co/UWNtPXYtVL— Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) October 11, 2021

Yahoo Canada Sports’ Stephen Psihogios posted his own list of “NHL Watchability Rankings” this morning, and he’s a little kinder to the Red Wings than USA Today’s rankings:

28. Detroit Red Wings

Detroit has some intriguing young talent in guys like Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider who are making the jump to the NHL this season, but its roster is still pretty talent-barren. It’s getting close, though.

WDIV’s David Bartkowiak Jr. is back with his latest “Dear Red Wings” column, and today, he discusses the Red Wings’ offseason additions, and he makes his predictions for the Wings’ opening-night roster:

Forward line 1: LW Filip Zadina | C Dylan Larkin | RW Lucas Raymond*

Forward line 2: LW Tyler Bertuzzi | C Pius Suter | RW Robby Fabbri

Forward line 3: LW Vladislav Namestnikov | C Michael Rasmussen | RW Adam Erne

Forward line 4: LW Givani Smith | C Mitchell Stephens | RW Sam Gagner

Defensive pairing 1: Danny DeKeyser | Filip Hronek

Defensive pairing 2: Nick Leddy | Moritz Seider*

Defensive pairing 3: Marc Staal | Troy Stecher

Goalies: Alex Nedeljkovic | Thomas Greiss

*Lucas Raymond might make the opening night lineup, but I’m not sure he will spend his entire season up in the NHL. Let’s see how it goes. Obviously we’re all very eager to see him make an impact.

*Moritz Seider went to camp and the preseason to prove he belongs in the NHL. I can’t imagine him not being in this lineup.

Continued

This clip from Good Morning America gives us one minute of commissioner Gary Bettman discussing the NHL’s plans for televising the game on ESPN and TNT:

.@NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins us to talk about their new deal with @ESPN and their new viewing experience for fans! pic.twitter.com/hzstBjwghF

— Good Morning America (@GMA) October 11, 2021

Aaaaaannnnd….

On ABC's Good Morning America, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman talks new on-ice camera angles for ESPN broadcasts, says all but 5 NHL players are vaccinated against COVID-19, and says he's excited Justin Bieber will help promo the game as a member of the "NHL family." pic.twitter.com/LV2x83VqZo

— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) October 11, 2021

WXYZ’s Amanda Allie reports that Red Wings play-by-play announcer Ken Daniels is going to host an online substance abuse forum today, and here are the details:

On Monday, October 11, Samaritas is honoring Substance Abuse Prevention Month with a virtual conversation about the causes and consequences of excessive use of drugs.

Detroit Red Wings announcer Ken Daniels will help lead the discussion. Daniels lost his own son to an opioid overdose in December 2016. Jamie Daniels was only 23-years-old when he passed away in his sleep.

“Memories of Jamie are now, sadly, and tragically linked to his experience with addiction. He should be remembered for the loving, kind and funny kid he was and his huge heart. Jamie would do anything to help anyone. He was an incredible son, a protective big brother and best friend to his sister, Arlyn and he was a loyal friend.”

The heartfelt tribute comes from Jamie’s mother, Lisa Daniels-Goldman. You can learn more about Jamie’s journey and the foundation launched in his honor to make a difference for others.

Ken Daniels will be joined by a panel of experts for a one-hour virtual conversation, starting at 11:30am on October 11. The discussion will take place over Zoom. You don’t have to have your camera on, nor do you have to actively participate; you can simply listen if you prefer.

Registration and attendance are free — and the information you learn could help change a life.

Fox News is not my most trafficked-upon website (no judgment if it’s your favorite one, we all find our news somehow), but this morning, Paulina Dedaj posted an Atlantic Division preview, and it’s my job to share the news with you, so here we go:

DETROIT RED WINGS : The Red Wings haven’t made a playoff appearance since 2016, and the last time they won a playoff series was back in 2013. Despite having 11 Stanley Cup championships, the franchise has found itself in a drought over the past few seasons. 

Detroit’s biggest issue last year was a lack of production. It ranked second to last in goals scored with just 125. During the offseason, it added forward Pius Suter, who played his first NHL game with the Chicago Blackhawks last season. It also signed veteran forward Carter Rowney, who is coming back from injury, and center Mitchell Stephens, who was acquired in a trade from the Lightning. 

The Red Wings also acquired Calder Trophy finalist Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Nick Leddy, two significant additions for the struggling Red Wings.

Continued; the Wings’ secondary scoring or lack thereof is my main concern for this upcoming season, with special teams coming in at a close second.