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January, 2009

Mid-season ranking: Ericsson remains No. 1 » | Jan. 28, 2009
Jonathan Ericsson and Darren Helm cling to their No. 1 and 2 spots in Red Wings Central's mid-season ranking. More »

Johnston jumps, but can go higher » | Jan. 26, 2009
Even though Stephen Johnston has nearly quadrupled his point total this season, he may only have scratched the surface of his potential. More »

Nyquist gets top marks in college » | Jan. 19, 2009
Gustav Nyquist's accomplishments at Maine would be impressive enough if he wasn't a freshman and hadn't played his whole life in Sweden. More »

Not drafted, but no slouch » | Jan. 12, 2009
When you hear the Detroit Red Wings talk about Brian Lashoff, it's hard to fathom how the 6-foot-3, 190-pound defenseman wasn't drafted. More »

Larsson pushing Howard in AHL » | Jan. 5, 2009
Daniel Larsson is giving Jim Howard a run for his money. More »

December, 2008

Smith 'playing more like a defenseman' » | Dec. 22, 2008
Brendan Smith has always been known a hyper-offensive defenseman whose attention to defensive detail is lacking. Lately? More »

Axelsson 'won't make it' without changes » | Dec. 15, 2008
If Dick Axelsson has any hope of one day suiting up for the Detroit Red Wings, his current work habits simply aren't going to cut it. More »

Nicastro progresses in Windy City » | Dec. 8, 2008
Max Nicastro has taken a step forward in his development as a sophomore in the United States Hockey League with the Chicago Steel. More »

Will Howard's time come? » | Dec. 1, 2008
There are more than a few followers of the Detroit Red Wings who figure Jimmy Howard should already be tending goal in the NHL. More »

November, 2008

Rock-solid Abdelkader cools down » | Nov. 24, 2008
Justin Abdelkader has fallen back to earth as an American Hockey League rookie after an abnormal scoring binge in October. More »

Kindl making sophomore strides » | Nov. 17, 2008
Jakub Kindl is looking like a first-round draft pick again. More »

Preliminary ranking: Ericsson No. 1 » | Nov. 12, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings' prospect pipeline is clogged at the top and virtually overflowing with mature, NHL-ready talent. More »

Ritola rising in Grand Rapids » | Nov. 10, 2008
Less than two years ago, Mattias Ritola couldn't crack the point-per-game barrier in little more than a beer league, Sweden's third level. More »

Another Swedish gem? » | Nov. 3, 2008
Will Gustav Nyquist prove to be Hakan Andersson's latest find? More »

October, 2008

Ryno catches bad break » | Oct. 27, 2008
Johan Ryno's development has hit another major snag. More »

Johnston matches rookie point total » | Oct. 20, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings were right — Stephen Johnston's nine-point rookie campaign didn't even scratch the surface of his potential. More »

Cameron eyes contract » | Oct. 13, 2008
Randy Cameron is hoping to benefit from playing on one of the best teams in the Canadian Hockey League in a pivotal contract year. More »

High hopes for "bonus draft picks" » | Oct. 6, 2008
Consider Brent Raedeke and Brian Lashoff "bonus draft picks" — who the Detroit Red Wings feel very, very strongly about. More »

September, 2008

Emmerton no shock to this system » | Sept. 25, 2008
Cory Emmerton is a prototypical Detroit Red Wings forward, with a gifted offensive mind and the puck-possession skill to match. More »

Green Griffins hope for success » | Sept. 22, 2008
The Grand Rapids Griffins will boast a new, younger look this season. More »

Red Wings cut 12 from camp » | Sept. 21, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings have made their first round of training-camp cuts. More »

Decisions loom on blue line » | Sept. 21, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings have big decisions to make on the blue line. More »

Wings' backup plan slowly forming » | Sept. 20, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings are making sure Jimmy Howard earns his way into a full-time job in the National Hockey League. More »

Axelsson studies up in Traverse City » | Sept. 18, 2008
Dick Axelsson is getting a crash course in North American hockey. More »

Bouncing back would be a plus » | Sept. 17, 2008
Jakub Kindl is hoping to turn a negative into a positive. More »

Emmerton gets fresh start as rookie pro » | Sept. 16, 2008
Cory Emmerton is eager to put a nightmarish season behind him. More »

Small D Pyett ready for big jump » | Sept. 15, 2008
The next Brian Rafalski? That'd suit Logan Pyett just fine. More »

McCollum all smiles with Red Wings » | Sept. 14, 2008
Thomas McCollum has been all smiles since arriving in Traverse City, Mich. More »

Abdelkader stands tall in win » | Sept. 13, 2008
Although it didn't show on the scoresheet, Justin Abdelkader was a force for the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in Traverse City, Mich. More »

August, 2008

Red Wings invite nine free agents » | Aug. 28, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings have invited nine free agents to try out at their annual prospects tournament in Traverse City, Mich., beginning Sept. 13. More »

Red Wings invite Swan for tryout » | Aug. 1, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings have invited former Anaheim Ducks second-round draft pick Bryce Swan to their training camp in September. More »

June, 2008

The Maine Swedish attraction » | June 27, 2008
Hakan Andersson chooses his words carefully when asked about Gustav Nyquist's chances of one day playing for the Detroit Red Wings. More »

Red Wings sign Kolosov » | June 26, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings have signed hard-hitting Belarusian defenseman Sergei Kolosov to a two-year entry-level contract. More »

Mini-Matthias poised for breakthrough? » | June 26, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings will probably regret trading Shawn Matthias for years to come, but Stephen Johnston may help ease some of the pain. More »

Cayer plays with 'chip on his shoulder' » | June 25, 2008
If there is one thing the Detroit Red Wings have struggled to find through the draft, it’s big, hard-nosed skaters. More »

Prospect signing deadlines being ironed out » | June 24, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings have until July 1 to decide whether to sign hard-hitting Belarusian blueliner Sergei Kolosov or cut him lose. More »

Mighty Max 'good at everything' » | June 24, 2008
You won't catch many scouts saying bad things about Max Nicastro. But there's a catch: You won't catch many raving about him, either. More »

At last, a Swedish super set-up man » | June 23, 2008
Hakan Andersson counts himself lucky for making the trip to Norrkoping, Sweden, to watch Jesper Samuelsson play before Christmas. More »

Red Wings draft wide range of talent » | June 22, 2008
When asked if the Detroit Red Wings landed another Henrik Zetterberg or Pavel Datsyuk in the NHL draft in Ottawa, Jim Nill had this to say. More »

Red Wings draft goalie McCollum | June 21, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings selected goaltender Thomas McCollum with their first-round pick (30th overall) in the NHL entry draft in Ottawa on Friday night. More »

Red Wings have rare first-round pick | June 20, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings are scheduled to pick 30th overall in the first round of Friday's NHL entry draft at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. More »

Ranking Update: Ericsson, Helm usurp Howard | June 11, 2008
Jonathan Ericsson and Darren Helm have bounced Jimmy Howard from the top of Red Wings Central’s end-of-season prospect ranking. More »

Kolosov, Axelsson not signed | May 30, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings didn't sign European prospects Sergei Kolosov and Anton Axelsson by Sunday's deadline. More »

May, 2008

Red Wings will return to Traverse City | May 30, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings will again host their annual prospects tournament and training camp at Center Ice Arena in Traverse City, Mich. More »

RWC Report: Will 2006 draft class deliver? | May 26, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings’ 2006 draft class keeps looking better and better. More »

RWC Report: Larsson positioned for success | May 19, 2008
Daniel Larsson is positioned for success in North America. More »

RWC Report: Coach unsure about Leino's NHL future | May 12, 2008
There is a long silence when Doug Shedden is asked whether Ville Leino will be successful in the NHL. More »

RWC Report: Red Wings keep getting 'lucky' | May 5, 2008
Darren Helm is your classic Detroit Red Wings diamond-in-the-rough. Late pick. Drafted higher than projected. More »

April, 2008

RWC Report: The European prospect conundrum | April 28, 2008
There isn't much doubt that skilled Swedish sniper Dick Axelsson will sign a contract with the Detroit Red Wings. More »

RWC Report: Who is finding these guys? | April 21, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings are consistently finding NHL talent every year they sit down at the draft table. So who's finding these guys? More »

RWC Report: Griffins' rough season not a lost cause | April 14, 2008
The Grand Rapids Griffins fell well short of expectations this season, but the Detroit Red Wings still have plenty to smile about on the farm. More »

RWC Report: Playoffs bring Mursak's best | April 7, 2008
With Belleville Bulls offensive leader Shawn Matthias on the shelf, Jan Mursak is stepping up his game when it counts the most. More »

March, 2008

RWC Report: How long must Ericsson wait? | March 31, 2008
That’s the big question surrounding Ericsson, a 6-foot-5, 218-pound blueline stud who would probably already have a full-time job on most NHL teams. More »

RWC Report: Emmerton endures forgettable season | March 24, 2008
Cory Emmerton’s final year of junior hockey was supposed to be a memorable one, but so far, it’s one he’ll probably want to forget. More »

RWC Report: Oulahen puts in time on farm | March 17, 2008
The calls keep coming to the Grand Rapids Griffins, but Ryan Oulahen's cellphone number hasn't been dialed — at least not yet. More »

RWC Report: Anton finishes strong | March 10, 2008
Anton Axelsson started slow and finished strong. More »

RWC Report: Cameron relishes bigger role | March 3, 2008
The Moncton Wildcats have gone young, and Randy Cameron is benefiting in the second half of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League season. More »

RWC Report: Hat Trick Dick cools off | February 25, 2008
Where have you gone, Dick Axelsson? The Detroit Red Wings' top European prospect has hit a wall in the second half of the Swedish Elite League season. More »

February, 2008

RWC Report: McGrath's transition rocky | February 18, 2008
Evan McGrath couldn't be having a rockier transition to the pros. More »

RWC Report: Ritola makes positive impact | February 11, 2008
Mattias Ritola has been a big plus for the Grand Rapids Griffins this season. More »

RWC Report: Quincey waits his turn | February 4, 2008
Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager Jim Nill calls it "getting-sent-down syndrome," and Kyle Quincey is trying to shake a case of it. More »

January, 2008

Ranking update: Howard stays No. 1, Ericsson soars | January 30, 2008
Jimmy Howard will soon graduate at the top of the class. The 23-year-old goaltender retains his perch atop Red Wings Central's mid-season prospect ranking. More »

RWC Report: Helm makes AHL impact | January 28, 2008
You wouldn’t know it from looking at statistics alone, but Darren Helm is having one of the best seasons of any prospect in the Detroit Red Wings’ system. More »

RWC Report: Crunch time for Swedes | January 21, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings will be keeping a close eye on a couple of Swedish prospects in contract years over the next few months. More »

RWC Report: Twenty below, Kindl struggles | January 14, 2008
A total of 917 players have skated in the American Hockey League this season. Exactly 913 of them have better plus-minus ratings than Jakub Kindl. More »

RWC Report: Grigorenko stalls in Russia | January 7, 2008
Igor Grigorenko hasn't exactly enjoyed a storybook return to Russia. The long-time prospect has been unproductive since joining Salavat Yulaev. More »

December, 2007

RWC Report: Another for the six-feet-and-under club? | December 24, 2007
The Detroit Red Wings' defense corps already includes four members of the six-feet-and-under club. Another — Logan Pyett — is waiting in the wings. More »

RWC Report: Smith learning the ropes | December 17, 2007
Detroit Red Wings first-round pick Brendan Smith is learning the defensive ropes this season as a freshman with the Wisconsin Badgers. More »

RWC Report: Abdelkader likely to sign | December 10, 2007
There’s a good chance the name of left-winger Justin Abdelkader will be added to the Detroit Red Wings’ prospect signing class of 2008. More »

RWC Report: Prospects to smile about (or not) | December 3, 2007
Three prospects to be happy with this season: 1. Dick Axelsson — It’s great news for the Red Wings that the talented Axelsson ... More »

November, 2007

RWC Report: Andersson excels in Sweden | November 26, 2007
Joakim Andersson is playing about as well as the Detroit Red Wings could have hoped for an 18-year-old at Sweden's second level. More »

RWC Report: Hat Trick Dick has skill to die for | November 12, 2007
Dick Axelsson might be the best prospect nobody's ever heard of. The 21-year-old left-winger has flown under the radar, passed over ... More »

Prospect ranking update: Howard still No. 1 | November 7, 2007
Jimmy Howard is No. 1 on Red Wings Central’s 2007-08 preliminary prospect ranking, his third straight placement atop the list. More »

RWC Report: Ryno producing as AHL rookie | November 5, 2007
Johan Ryno is off to a productive start in North America. The 6-foot-5, 209-pound left-winger is showing flashes of his upside as an AHL rookie. More »

October, 2007

RWC Report: Mursak, Emmerton see production drop | October 29, 2007
It's safe to say the Detroit Red Wings didn't anticipate this when they dealt prospect Shawn Matthias for Todd Bertuzzi last March. More »

RWC Report: Grand Larsson | October 22, 2007
Detroit Red Wings goaltending prospect Daniel Larsson is off to a terrific start early in the Swedish Elite League season. More »

RWC Report: Who's hot and who's not | October 15, 2007
With the season already a month old, Red Wings Central takes a quick look at the early trends in the Detroit Red Wings' system. More »

RWC Report: Swedes hit ice | October 1, 2007
The Swedish Elite League opened for business this past week, with three Detroit Red Wings prospects getting their seasons started. More »

September, 2007

RWC Report: Season underway | September 24, 2007
The season is already underway for five Detroit Red Wings prospects who will spend the year in the Canadian Hockey League. More »

Oulahen makes progress | September 17, 2007
Ryan Oulahen doesn't have the flash and dash of other prospects and doesn't play the type of game that makes many headlines. More | Photo Gallery

Twelve cuts announced | September 16, 2007
The Detroit Red Wings cut two prospects and 10 free-agent tryouts on Sunday at training camp in Traverse City, Mich. More »

Time is now for Meech | September 16, 2007
Derek Meech believes his time is now. The 5-foot-11, 197-pound defensemen is one of several players vying for ... More | Photo Gallery

Howard: Ready or not? | September 15, 2007
Jimmy Howard wants to prove he's ready for NHL duty. The Detroit Red Wings goaltender is entering his third year in the pros ... More | Photo Gallery

Torquato steps up | September 12, 2007
Zack Torquato has something to prove to the Detroit Red Wings and 29 other NHL teams. More | Plus-Minus | Photo Gallery | Prospects Tourney Results

Ritola: 'I've played pretty bad' | September 11, 2007
Mattias Ritola has done little to stand out in his first week in North America. And the Swedish right-winger is the first to admit it. More | Plus-Minus | Photo Gallery

Improved McGrath shines | September 9, 2007
Evan McGrath is showing off a vastly improved game -- he's working hard, playing with intensity and even flashing some grit. More | Plus-Minus | Photo Gallery

Grigorenko 'great' in debut | September 8, 2007
Igor Grigorenko began his quest for a roster spot on Friday. The 5-foot-10, 209-pound winger made his long-awaited ... More | Plus-Minus | Photo Gallery

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RWC's top 10 prospects (2009-10 preliminary)
01 F Tomas Tatar » Grand Rapids (AHL)
02 D Jakub Kindl » Grand Rapids (AHL)
03 D Brendan Smith » Wisconsin (NCAA)
04 G Thomas McCollum » Grand Rapids (AHL)
05 F Gustav Nyquist » Maine (NCAA)
06 F Landon Ferraro » Red Deer (WHL)
07 F Jan Mursak » Grand Rapids (AHL)
08 F Cory Emmerton » Grand Rapids (AHL)
09 F Joakim Andersson » Frolunda (SEL)
10 F Mattias Ritola » Grand Rapids (AHL)
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