PinnedTom MitsosinThe OctoblogAn Introduction to The OctoblogA blog covering the Detroit Red Wings and their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids GriffinsOct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Tom MitsosinThe OctoblogLucas Raymond and Moritz Seider still haven’t signed extensions: Is it time to panic?With training camp less than a month away, the Detroit Red Wings have yet to sign their two biggest RFAs to either bridge or long-term…Aug 27Aug 27
Tom MitsosinThe OctoblogNate Danielson earning trust of Grand Rapids Griffins coaches early in pro careerNate Danielson is figuring out how to compete at the next level, as he now has two games of AHL experience with the Grand Rapids Griffins.May 23May 23
Tom MitsosinThe OctoblogGrand Rapids Griffins’ first home playoff game in five years ends in ‘unacceptable’ lossHosting a playoff game for the first time in five years, the Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Rockford IceHogs 5–1 on Wednesday.May 2May 2
Tom MitsosinThe Octoblog4 Observations as Grand Rapids Griffins prepare for 2024 Calder Cup playoffsThe Grand Rapids Griffins are preparing for a deep playoff run, but they aren’t satisfied with coasting to the end of the regular season.Apr 6Apr 6
Tom MitsosinThe OctoblogGrand Rapids Griffins notes: Point streak climbs to 14 games, Shine plays 400th game, Luff returnsThe Grand Rapids Griffins extended their point streak to 14 games Saturday with a 4–1 win against the Texas Stars at Van Andel Arena.Feb 25Feb 25
Tom MitsosinThe OctoblogGrand Rapids Griffins extend winning streak to seven games, vault up Central Division standingsThe Grand Rapids Griffins have gone 12–2–1–0 to move from sixth to second in the Central Division.Feb 10Feb 10
Tom MitsosinThe OctoblogGrand Rapids Griffins’ Carter Mazur still finding his game during first professional yearCarter Mazur made a splash with the Grand Rapids Griffins at the end of the 2022–23 season, but the production hasn’t been there this year.Dec 17, 2023Dec 17, 2023
Tom MitsosinThe OctoblogMixed feelings surround Patrick Kane’s signing with Detroit Red WingsPatrick Kane comes with a lot of baggage, on and off the ice.Nov 29, 2023Nov 29, 2023
Tom MitsosinThe OctoblogThe good, the bad and the ugly of the Detroit Red Wings’ trip to SwedenThe Detroit Red Wings wrapped up their two-game stint in Stockholm, Sweden, on Friday as part of the NHL’s Global Series.Nov 18, 2023Nov 18, 2023
