Detroit Red Wings sign former member of the Boston Bruins organization, Eduards Tralmaks
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Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has made another move, inking a young player to a new contract starting next year.
The Detroit Red Wings have a new player in their system who could challenge for a roster spot next year.
General manager Steve Yzerman has signed 28 year old forward and Latvian native Eduards Tralmaks to a 2-way contract starting next year.
This will be his 2nd go around in North America, as he's already played at the University of Maine and with the AHL affiliate of the divisional foe Boston Bruins, the Providence Bruins
This won't be Tralmaks' first stint in North America, although it is the 28-year-old's first NHL contract. The 6'4″, 209-lb forward, who can play both wings and center, spent a pair of seasons in the Bruins' system with AHL Providence coming out of college in 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Tralmaks, a former University of Maine standout, posted 22-19-41 with a +23 rating and 42 PIMs in 87 appearances for the P-Bruins from 2021 to 2023. After failing to land an NHL deal with the Bruins or any other club, the Latvian headed overseas. He signed with Jaromír Jágr's club, Czech Extraliga side Rytíři Kladno, where he's been dominant. After leading the league in power-play goals in 2023-24, he led the Extraliga in points with 23-28-51 in 48 games. He also finished atop the league leaderboard in faceoff percentage with a 62.5% win rate.
Tralmaks, a former University of Maine standout, posted 22-19-41 with a +23 rating and 42 PIMs in 87 appearances for the P-Bruins from 2021 to 2023. After failing to land an NHL deal with the Bruins or any other club, the Latvian headed overseas. He signed with Jaromír Jágr's club, Czech Extraliga side Rytíři Kladno, where he's been dominant. After leading the league in power-play goals in 2023-24, he led the Extraliga in points with 23-28-51 in 48 games. He also finished atop the league leaderboard in faceoff percentage with a 62.5% win rate.
While with the Kladno Knights of the Czech League this year, Tralmak had an impressive 51 points (23G, 28A) in 48 games. Last year, he 34 points (21G, 11A) in 52 games.
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MARS 21 | 172 ANSWERS Detroit Red Wings sign former member of the Boston Bruins organization, Eduards Tralmaks Can Eduards Tralmaks challenge for a roster spot on the Red Wings next year? | ||
| Yes | 61 | 35.5 % |
| No, he'll play in Grand Rapids | 111 | 64.5 % |
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