Red Wings Cut 17 Players

[Thrillhouse]

DETROIT -- The Red Wings cut 17 players from the training camp roster. Nine players, including defensemen Jakub Kindl and veteran Brad Ference were assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Wings’ American Hockey League affiliate.

Ference is a former No. 1 draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks, who has played in parts of seven NHL season. Most recently, he played in five games with Calgary last season.

Eight others were released. As of today, the Red Wings' roster stands at 34 players.

Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL)
Adam Berkhoel, G
Carl Corazzini,R
Mark Cullen, C
Brett Englehardt, R
Brad Ference, D
Randall Gelech, R
Jakub Kindl, D
Ryan Oulahen, L
Garrett Stafford, D

Released
Neil Clark, R
Jassen Cullimore, D
Jon Insana, D
Scott Jackson, D
Adam Keefe, R
Cleve Kinley, D
Jamie Tardif, R
Dominic Vicari, G

[kwnger1371]

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

The Detroit Red Wings trimmed 17 players from its training camp roster. Nine players were assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Wings’ American Hockey League affiliate, while eight others were released. Detroit’s roster currently stands at 34 players.

Assigned to Grand Rapids: Adam Berkhoel, G; Carl Corazzini, RW: Mark Cullen, C; Brett Englehardt, RW; Brad Ference, D; Randall Gelech, RW; Jakub Kindl, D; Ryan Oulahen, LW; Garrett Stafford, D.

Released: Neil Clark, RW; Jassen Cullimore, D; Jon Insana, D; Scott Jackson, D; Adam Keefe, RW; Cleve Kinley, D; Jamie Tardif, RW; Dominic Vicari.

Yes Downey is still alive.

[AVALANCHE FAN]

What are the chance`s of Keefe or Ference dropping the gloves with Purinton opening night?

[Kingdog819]

Originally Posted by kwnger1371

Yes Downey is still alive.

I know thats exactly what I thought

[Isles4life]

Originally Posted by AVALANCHE FAN

What are the chance`s of Keefe or Ference dropping the gloves with Purinton opening night?

Ference would wuss out of that.

Downey survives another day. The dream remains alive.

[drwdan19]

Aw I was hoping Clark and Keefe would stay on board. Oh well, like mentioned above, Downey lives.

[Podollan]

Does this mean Keefe won't play for the Griffins too?
Wtf!

[blackngold]

so thats what happened to carl corrazini

[E_S_A_D]

The buzz around Detroit right now is that Aaron Downey has made the team. It's still a premature announcement, but Babcock is really high on him. I think Lidstrom you can thank too if he makes the team. After the playoffs last year Lidstrom really pushed for someone to protect the young forwards. Downey will do just that and 'keep the flies off' as Babcock said about him. Downey may of just made the team with his edge over Andre Roy last night, literally FOUGHT FOR HIS JOB.

[Captain Crunch28]

Awesome to see Downey still with the Wings.

and I hope you're right ESAD, that would be awesome if he made the team, and played most of the games!

[caps05]

Originally Posted by Podollan

Does this mean Keefe won't play for the Griffins too?
Wtf!

I think when the PR says "release", it actually means they're released from the NHL camp invite, and if they're under contact to Grand Rapids, which I believe Keefe is, he'll end up there.

[Snipes19]

I was hoping Ference, Clark, and Keefe would stick around and make the team. They are gritty players that Detroit could use. Now, they aren't very good fighters by any means, but Detroit can use any grit they can get. Especially Ference - I thought for sure he would make it....

But oh well. At least Downey is still alive. It seems like Babcock and the Wings really like him, so let's hope he makes it. IMO, he has a good chance.

[StockEm42]

I was at the Det Vs. TB game...Neil Clark looked good against Tarnasky too bad he got cut...but Downey looked even better against Roy. I got to talk to Aaron Downey after the game. I asked him about his one punch to Boulerice a couple years back, he said "Lucky punch" and laughed. If the Lightning were smart, they would go after Jassen Cullimore...he looked decent against his old team..and TB could use another vet D now that Boyle is out. Quincy also looked good for the Wings.

[cottonzway]

Good for Aaron Downey.