Kevin Allen

National columnist for HockeyBuzz and Red Wings beat writer for Detroit Hockey Now. Previously was USA TODAY's hockey writer for 34 seasons (1986-2019)

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The Daily: Blashill Interviewing For Head Jobs; Augustine Update

1 week ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

Former Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill, now a Tampa Bay assistant, is being mentioned as a possible candidate for one of the handful of NHL coaching vacancies. Blashill has been linked to the Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks’ coaching searching. Blashill has history with Anaheim general manager Pat Verbeek who was Steve Yzerman’s right-hand man before taking the job in Anaheim.
Yzerman on Cossa: ‘Not Prepared Today to Put Him in the NHL’

1 week ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

Sebastian Cossa is billed as the Detroit Red Wings’ goalie of the future, but the future may not start next season in Detroit. “We are looking for him to take another step. I’m not prepared today to put him in the NHL,” GM Steve Yzerman said in his season wrap-up press conference last Monday. “He had a very, very good first two-thirds of the season.
The Daily: Will Red Wings Take Soo Center?; Devils Sought Sullivan

1 week ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

TSN highly respected draft guru Bob McKenzie’s latest reconfiguring of his 2025 draft list has intriguing center/wing Brady Martin (Soo Greyhounds) ranked at the No. 12 position. According to Tankathon.com, the Red Wings have an 85.7% chance of picking 12th going into next month’s draft lottery. Martin totaled 33 goals and 72 points in 59 Ontario Hockey League games this season. He’s 6-o, 180 pounds.
The Daily: Yzerman Keeps Eye on Griffins; WMU Coach Update

1 week ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

The Grand Rapids Griffins loss 4-0 in their opening playoff game is not what Detroit Red Wings boss Steve Yzerman wants to see after his team’s disappointing finish. “It’s extremely important– any playoff run for these kids,” Yzerman said in his season-ending press conference, which was before this game was played. “You look at Marco (Kasper), for example, even actually Elmer (Soderblom) and Marco in particular. We had Simon and Jonathan there as well, playing. They were counted on in key roles.
Red Wings Have Cap Room and Desire to Land Big Name UFA (DHN+)

1 week ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

Red Wings Have Cap Room and Desire to Land Big Name UFA (DHN+) GM Yzerman Seeks Another Scorer to Play With Larkin, Raymond You must be a member to access this content. Already a member? Log in hereGM Yzerman Seeks Another Scorer to Play With Larkin, Raymond (Photo by Michael Caples)
The Daily: Who Goes for Red Wings?; Kane Plan

1 week ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

While the Detroit Red Wings seem to have an ambitious plan to strengthen their offense this summer through trades and signings, it will be interesting to see how they will create the roster space to accomplish that objective. Buying out Vladimir Tarasenko or Erik Gustafsson seemed like possible options, but Yzerman, based on his season-ending press conference, sounds like he is leaning toward bringing back both players.
Red Wings Ready to Give Tarasenko Another Chance?

2 weeks ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is not one to tip his hand before he lays his cards on the table. But occasionally he will offer clues to what he might do if you are paying attention. For example, in his post-season address, Yzerman didn’t sound like GM considering buying out forward Vladimir Tarasenko or defenseman Erik Gustafsson. “I think (Tarasenko’s) play was better probably than his production,” Yzerman said.
The Daily: Griffins Lackluster in Playoff Loss; A Line For Sullivan

2 weeks ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

GRAND RAPIDS– When a rebuilding NHL team has an AHL team with first-round picks and three second rosters on its roster, the last thing it wants to see is that minor-league affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, were shut out 4-0 by the Texas Stars in Game 1 of their playoff series. Sebastian Cossa, Detroit’s goalie of the future, was pulled after giving up four goals in the first 29 minutes of the game. “We looked slow, we looked tired,” Griffins coach Dan Watson said.
'Frick v. Carnegie'-The Ultimate Minority Shareholder Oppression Suit

2 weeks ago | law.com | Kevin Allen

Minority shareholders in private companies not infrequently grow frustrated and impatient with their inability to either set the direction for the organization or liquidate their interests at what they deem fair value. Often, those minority holders represent a younger generation who believe that it is time for the old guard to stop hanging on, pass the torch, and exit the scene gracefully.
The Daily: Cossa’s Time To Shine for Griffins; Why Sullivan is Out

2 weeks ago | detroithockeynow.com | Kevin Allen

Goalie Sebastian Cossa (2021). Center Nate Danielson (2023). Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka (2023). Wing Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (2024). These four Detroit Red Wings’ first round draft picks and Grand Rapids Griffins players are probably more important to the organization than some of the players on the current roster. The same might be true for second rounders such as William Wallinder, Shai Buium and Antti Tuomisto.