Red Wings Prospect Far From Finished Product
Jesse Kiiskinen, a Finnish right-winger prospect, was given a late-season tryout with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins but was subsequently reassigned to HPK in Finland, as the organization determined he was not ready to contribute even as a spare part during the Calder Cup playoffs. The article notes that while Kiiskinen demonstrates qualities the Red Wings need—such as going to the net and winning board battles—he remains a project and is expected to play in Finland's SM-liiga for HPK again during the 2026-27 season.
Via Detroit Hockey Now: detroithockeynow.com/red-wings-prospect-far-from
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