Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/27/2008
Valtteri Filppula returned to the Wings' lineup on Friday night at Joe Louis Arena after missing the first two preseason games with a jammed thumb. He had a chance to tie the game in the final minute but was denied by goaltender Tuukka Rask. The Bruins went on to win, 2-1.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/23/2008
Mike Babcock just told me forward Valtteri Filppula won't be ready any earlier than the third exhibition game of the season.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
I just spoke to Mike Babcock, and he told me Valtteri Filppula is OK to practice, but he won't play today.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
I just spoke to Mike Babcock, and he told me Valtteri Filppula is OK to practice, but he won't play today.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
TRAVERSE CITY -- A pair of Finns grabbed attention Sunday during the second scrimmage of the Red Wings' training camp, but for entirely different reasons.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
Valtteri Filppula left after the first half of Sunday's scrimmage after being hit from behind by Aaron Downey. Filppula said his right thumb got jammed.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
Valtteri Filppula left after the first half of Sunday's scrimmage after being hit from behind by Aaron Downey.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 09/08/2008
from Brad Holland of NHL.com, Before and after Red Wing practices, the players are allowed to skate around and work on their own skills, and Babcock has noticed that one of his younger players, Valtteri Filppula, has been following Datsyuk around the ice during these sessions while the veteran skater runs mini-clinics in stick, puck, and hand-eye skills. “He and Filppula work together every day, pulling...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula and general manager Ken Holland both got what they wanted Wednesday. Filppula, 24, agreed to a five-year, $15-million contract to remain with the Wings through the 2012-13 season. The deal gives Filppula long-term security and allows the Wings to lock up a young forward with talent they hope only continues to grow.
On the Wings (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
I’ve got a post up at the FanHouse on today’s re-siging of Valtteri Filppula.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
The Detroit Red Wings made a subtle move Wednesday that could prove to be a spectacular one if Valtteri Filppula lives up to his potential. Filppula signed a $15 million, five-year contract with the Red Wings that keeps a talented forward on the roster for a while.
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
The Detroit Red Wings made a subtle move Wednesday that could prove to be a spectacular one if Valtteri Filppula lives up to his potential. Filppula signed a $15 million, five-year contract with the Red Wings that keeps a talented forward on the roster for a while.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Finnish center Valtteri Filppula re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, agreeing to a five-year contract worth $9.62 million that will keep him with the team through the 2012-2013 season.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
The Red Wings continue to spend freely as they re-signed Stanley Cup star Valtteri Filppula. Check out our free agency roundup.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula and general manager Ken Holland both got what they wanted Wednesday.
