The Grand Rapids Griffins are starting to dig themselves out of a hole with a 3-2-1 record in their last six games. A 6-4 win against the Texas Stars (Dallas Stars) on Tuesday put the Griffins back in second place in the AHL’s Central Division, two points behind the first-place Milwaukee Admirals (Nashville Predators).
Even as the Grand Rapids Griffins were in the midst of a 1-for-29 power play slump, coaches knew they were going to pull out of it soon because they were getting too many chances.
The past few weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the top NHL prospects in their respective leagues. From the college ranks of the NCAA, the pro level in the KHL or the major junior powerhouse that is the OHL, there’s been plenty of prospects profiled as we try and establish the best of the best.
The Detroit Red Wings have made third round draft pick Ondrej Becher the second player signed from their list of 2024 draft picks. The other player from that draft class already signed is first-round pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (15th).
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced they signed forward Ondrej Becher to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal is pro-rated for the 2024-25 season and will expire after the 2026-27 campaign.
The Detroit Red Wings like Czechia forward Ondrej Becher well enough to draft him in the third round (80th overall) out of the Western Hockey League at the 2024 NHL draft.
Perparation are ongoing for this weekend’s Detroit Red Wings rookie games against the Dallas Stars in Traverse City. Meanwhile, you might be finding yourself with some questions on your mind.
Two first-round picks will be leading the Detroit Red Wings into their NHL prospect games against the Dallas Stars in Traverse City. Center Nate Danielson (ninth overall, 2023) and right-winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (15th overall, 2024) will be heading the list of players who will be on future watch for Detroit.
If forward Ondrej Becher becomes a productive NHL player, the Detroit Red Wings should be sending a thank you card to Radim Rulik. At the 2023 World Junior Championship, Rulik, coach of Czechia, made Becher his final cut.