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The Detroit Red Wings have announced that they have reassigned Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Axel Sandin-Pellikka from Skelleftea in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Red Wings assign two former first-round picks to AHL

As expected, the Red Wings announced the two former first-round picks will finish the season with AHL Grand Rapids.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 31

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Aatu Räty and Jonathan Lekkerimäki shine in NHL appearances

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Red Wings Prospect Report: Sandin Pellikka, Augustine & More

The Detroit Red Wings’ season is heading in the wrong direction. They have two wins in the month of March, and their playoff odds are shrinking on a daily basis.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Red Wings' top defensive prospect could join team soon

The Detroit Red Wings are the biggest winners in a busy day for the Eastern Conference, following news that top defense prospect Axel Sandin-Pellikka could join the team after his SHL season ends from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now.

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

Setting Fair Expectations for Axel Sandin Pellikka in North America

Axel Sandin Pellikka (ASP) is without a doubt the highest profile prospect in the Red Wings’ prospect system, with guys like Marco Kasper and Simon Edvinsson graduating from the pipeline and making significant impacts in the NHL this season.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 29

Red Wings Prospect to Play For Sweden

It’s another step in the development of Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka, and a big one at that. Next week, when the Swedish senior national team is participaing in the Beijer Hockey Games, among those being named to the roster is Sandin Pellikka.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 7

Should Red Wings Consider Inserting Sandin Pellikka For Playoff Drive?

Let’s assume for a moment that this sudden surge by the Detroit Red Wings is more than merely a new coach bump. Suppose they do climb up into playoff contention in the NHL’s Eastern Conference entering the final month of the season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 4

Record Pace? Red Wings Prospect Could Care Less

There’s plenty of potential to make history at the IIHF World Junior Championship for Detroit Red Wings defense prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka. So what’s his take on the all the fuss?

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 31

Red Wings Sign 2024 Draft Pick to Entry Level Deal

The Detroit Red Wings have made third round draft pick Ondrej Becher the second player signed from their list of 2024 draft picks. The other player from that draft class already signed is first-round pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (15th).

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 31

Red Wings Prospect Idolizes Penguins Star

There’s been no love lost over the years between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. That it was the Penguins who vanquished Detroit in the club’s most recent Stanley Cup final appearance still gnaws at veteran Red Wings supporters.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 30

Red Wings’ 2023 First Rounder Is WJC Scoring Leader

Blue chip defenseman prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka’s numbers are probably exceeding the Detroit Red Wings’ expectations at the World Junior Championships.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 29

Red Wings Top Prospect Analyzes Growth at WJC

Axel Sandin Pellikka can relate to what the Detroit Red Wings are going through at the moment. He’s already dealt with a coaching change this season at Skelleftea, his SHL club.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 28

The Junior World Championship in 5 questions for the Canadian fan

There aren’t many hopes for the CH in action at the World Junior Championship that has just started, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of interesting things to watch for fans of the Flanelle.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Takeaways Day 1: 2025 WJC (World Junior Championships)

The opening day of the 2025 World Junior Championship confirmed several expectations. Standout players emerged from both pools, and the higher-ranked teams delivered victories.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 27

Hat-Trick For Red Wings Prospect To Open World Juniors

All eyes may be on Detroit Red Wings defense prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka at the IIHF World Junior Championship. As far as he’s concerned, he only has eyes for the prize.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / December 26

Red Wings Prospect Dominates in Sweden Victory

The Detroit Red Wings are having a tough NHL season, but there's plenty of reason to be optimistic when you watch the 2025 World Junior Championship. The Wings may have just fired their head coach and replaced him, but the organization has several high profile players in the tournament representing multiple countries.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Sweden’s Sandin Pellikka Nets Hat Trick in Win Over Slovakia

Axel Sandin Pellikka picked up a hat trick to lead Team Sweden to a 5-2 victory over Slovakia in the 2025 World Junior Championship opening game. Sweden is returning nine players from the team that lost 6-2 to the United States in the gold-medal game at the 2024 WJC on home ice in Gothenburg.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 4

Red Wings Prospect Sandin Pellikka to Captain Swedish Squad

It’s no surprise that Detroit Red Wings defense prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka will be playing for Sweden later this month at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Red Wings sign Sandin-Pellikka to entry-level contract

One of Hockeytown’s highly-regarded prospects has inked his first pro contract in North America. On Monday, the Detroit Red Wings announced they have signed Axel Sandin-Pellikka to a three-year, entry-level contract, which will begin in the 2024-25 season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6