Pair of top Red Wings prospects join Griffins in time for playoffs

Pair of top Red Wings prospects join Griffins in time for playoffs

Axel Sandin Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard should provide a boost for Grand Rapids.

Red Wings Reassign Brandsegg-Nygård, Sandin-Pellikka to Griffins

It’s the moment so many of us have been waiting for. The Red Wings announced Tuesday afternoon that forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins from Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League. ASP and MBN, as they are known among Red Wings fans, are two of Steve Yzerman’s most-recent first-round selections… Source

Red Wings Assign First-Round Picks Brandsegg-Nygård & Sandin-Pellikka to AHL

The Red Wings have assigned first-round picks Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Axel Sandin-Pellikka to AHL Grand Rapids for the remainder of the season. They both played crucial roles at Skellefteå AIK in the SHL but faced elimination in the semifinals. Sandin-Pellikka stood out with impressive stats and accolades, leading U-20 players in goals and earning the top defenseman award at the World Juniors. Brandsegg-Nygård, also notable for his selectio…

Red Wings Assign Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Axel Sandin-Pellikka To AHL

As expected, the Red Wings announced 2023 and 2024 first-round picks Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård will finish the season with AHL Grand Rapids. The pair spent the season as teammates on Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League. The duo’s season came to an end when Skellefteå lost their semifinal series against Brynäs IF in five games. They were both important players for the club, but the older Sandin-Pellikka was particu…