Wings cut 3, send 3 more to the Griffins.

[N4C3R 0]

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After today's practice in Grand Rapids, the Red Wings released three players ... defensemen Nick Tuzzolino and Brett Westgarth and forward Kris Vernarsky. All three are NHL free agents.

After Tuesday night's preseason opener in Minnesota, Detroit assigned three players back to their junior squads ... defenseman Logan Pyett and forwards Jan Mursak and Cory Emmerton. The rights to all three of those junior players remain the Red Wings'.

Sopel and Downey still in it. Nice to see Ericsson still in it as well.

[Cicada 4]

i expect to see Ericsson, Quincy and Kindl stay with the Wings all the way through the exibhitions...and Sopel and Collimore as well...

they wont decided the #7 D until they have to

[eva unit zero 271]

Just FYI, nobody mentioned there was assigned to the Griffins.

[Cicada 4]

indeed. they wern't contacted so i guess they were just released..

[Guest REDWINGS4LYFE]

bunch of no namers no biggie dow and sopel are still on the team for now i guess

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Thats too bad about Pyett and Emmerton, they'll do fine this season in the CHL.

[ben_usmc 253]

why's it to bad, they get there time they just would need min. the big club wouldn't be able to offer, they get there time they played good.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

why's it to bad, they get there time they just would need min. the big club wouldn't be able to offer, they get there time they played good.

Its not too bad, I didnt know what else to say . There my favorite prospects/guys im most looking forward to seeing.

[ben_usmc 253]

Its not too bad, I didnt know what else to say . There my favorite prospects/guys im most looking forward to seeing.

valid enough reasoning, I think Kopecky looked good out there, what are peoples thought on Ryhno and Ericcson? Kindl will be playing thur right?

[CenterIce 83]

i expect to see Ericsson, Quincy and Kindl stay with the Wings all the way through the exibhitions...and Sopel and Collimore as well...

they wont decided the #7 D until they have to

Earlier Babcock had said that if Ericsson, Quincey, and Kindl don't beat out a top six defensemen, they will be sent to Grand Rapids. They want them to play and not sit. Things could change, though.

[BigTex 1]

This is just a big long waiting game. None of this matters except for one thing. Meech vs Sopel, which are we keeping. Dont' expect any other surprises here people.

[N4C3R 0]

With Rafalski day-to-day with a hip flexor we'll see more of the kids and free agents out there tonight.

[rick zombo 3,739]

This is just a big long waiting game. None of this matters except for one thing. Meech vs Sopel, which are we keeping. Dont' expect any other surprises here people.

And Downey vs Ellis vs Grigorenko for forward #13.

[BigTex 1]

And Downey vs Ellis vs Grigorenko for forward #13.

Good point. I know Grigs can be sent down w/o going through waivers. Is Ellis in the same boat? If so, the decision may be made already. Sign Downey and let the other two play in GR again. Wait and see if any injuries happen and let that make the decision easier. Besides, Grigs needs another month to get in shape anyways.