TRAVERSE CITY – The Detroit Red Wings’ defense lacks skill and offensive punch, traits that Oliwer Kaski brings. But Kaski first must earn a spot on the roster. Kaski experienced his first ...

Oliwer Kaski was an average player in the Finnish League a year ago, by Jiri Fischer’s estimation. A year later, Kaski was named league MVP, displaying his rapid improvement.

Oliwer Kaski might be able to change that. If not immediately, maybe shortly down the line, if early indications are accurate. The Wings signed the undrafted European free agent in May and Kaski ...

Free agent defenseman Oliwer Kaski, 23, has agreed to sign with the Detroit Red Wings. ... “Oliwer liked the people he came in contact with,” Diamond said.

Oliwer Kaski of Finland reacts during the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on May 11, 2019 in Kosice, Slovakia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) DETROIT – When Steve Yzerman became the ...

The Red Wings traded Kaski to the Hurricanes on Thursday in exchange for Kyle Wood. Kaski hasn't been with the Red Wings long, joining the organization this season after racking up 51 points over ...

Kaski is playing for Finland in the tournament, and Monday had an assist in the 3-2 loss to Team USA, which is coached by the Wings’ Jeff Blashill. Kaski, 23, will sign a one-year, two-way contract.

Oliwer Kaski of Finland during the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on May 25, 2019 in Bratislava, Slovakia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Detroit Red Wings are set to acquire the hottest European free agent on the market. TSN’s Darren Dreger tweeted early Monday that Oliwer Kaski intends on ...

Kaski agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Monday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. Kaski won't officially put pen to paper until after the World Championships, but his ...

Kaski’s father, Olli, had a long pro career as a defenseman between the SHL, DEL and Liiga from the mid-1980s through 2000. Oliwer, Nieminen says, is a “copy of him.” ...

Freshman defenseman Oliwer Kaski registered a goal and an assist to lead Western Michigan to a 4-1 victory against No. 10 Bowling Green Tuesday night at Lawson Arena in Kalamazoo, Mich. The ...