Down on the Farm

15 years ago he was a kid in Grand Rapids hoping to make it to Detroit. Today former @griffinshockey and recently retired @DetroitRedWings defenseman Nick Kronwall was back in GR working with the Red Wings blueliners of the future. Hear from Nick tonight at 6 on @WOODTV pic.twitter.com/Km9nHkbVNU

— Larry Figurski (@larryfigurski) October 10, 2019

Former @griffinshockey and recently retired @DetroitRedWings defenseman Nick Kronwall on working with the kids, and future Red Wings in Grand Rapids. pic.twitter.com/VeKYW4xvW8

— Larry Figurski (@larryfigurski) October 10, 2019

Absolutely love that Niklas Kronwall is spending time in Grand Rapids working with the young defensemen. He was a damn good NHLer and could teach Moritz Seider & Co. a thing or two about playing at the next level with the Red Wings.

In Red Wings Land

Habsent Malice: Wings beat Montreal 4-2 in Canadiens’ home opener | WIIM

Big win over the Canadiens. Another goal for Anthony Mantha. I’m enjoying this early season success.

Around the League

THE TOP 100 PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR IN THE NCAA IN 2019-20 | The Hockey News

30. Ethan Phillips, C, Boston U: A smaller pivot with lots of skill and a willingness to go into traffic, Phillips is a Detroit prospect and one of the Terriers’ intriguing freshmen.

Looks like four Red Wings prospects made the list: Phillips, Jack Adams (#78), Robert Mastrosimone (#86) and Seth Barton (#98).