The Daily: Red Wings’ Augustine Gets Help At MSU; Mantha Update

Detroit Red Wings prospect goalie Trey Augustine is receiving major help in his quest to win an NCAA championship before he leaves Michigan State University.

Hockey Insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Flyers’ first round pick Porter Martone (sixth, 2025) has agreed to play next season for the Spartans. The NCAA rule change allowing former CHL players to play for colleges, coupled with the availability of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) money, is changing the college scene.

Augustine chose to return to MSU for his junior season because he wanted another crack at winning a national title. Martone is a bullish 6-foot-3 right wing who scored 37 goals with 97 points for the Brampton Steelhead last season.

With the commitment of Porter Martone, the 2025-26 opening night roster for Michigan State will now feature three first round NHL Draft picks in Cayden Lindstrom, Ryker Lee and Martone.

Exciting times ahead for the Spartans. pic.twitter.com/LoAGvBqPg7

— Puck Preps (@PuckPreps) July 21, 2025

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

What Joe Veleno had to say about his final season with the Detroit Red Wings.

Gerard Gallant had to go to Russia to find work as a head coach. Slava Kozlov will be one of his assistant coaches.

GM Steve Yzerman‘s team is now at 110/1 to win the Stanley Cup and have just under a 30% probability of qualifying for the NHL playoffs.

Red Wings Extra

Detroit’s beloved broadcast team of Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond was ranked No. 1 again in the annual Athletic NHL Broadcast Ratings.

Congrats to our guys, Ken and Mick and the entire Red Wings TV production group, as the Wings were ranked #1 AGAIN in The Athletic poll, as the best broadcasting team in the NHL.
Well done, gang! pic.twitter.com/AnkP54Ju0c

— John Keating (@JohnKeatingTV) July 21, 2025

Hockey Now Network

Colorado: Aarif Deen writes that Jared Bednar was snubbed in Canada’s coaching selections for the next Olympics. Colorado Avalanche.

Florida: FHN is polling fans about the best and worst Panthers jerseys of all-time. Florida Panthers. 

New Jersey: James Nichols writes that a Dougie Hamilton trade may depend on what happens first with Calgary’s Rasmus Andersson and Pittsburgh’s Erik Karlsson.

Pittsburgh: Former Detroit player Anthony Mantha talks about his grandfather, his injury and his career when he meets with the Pittsburgh media. Pittsburgh Penguins.

Vegas: Hannah Kirkell explores the Golden Knights’ roster weaknesses. What can Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon do about them. Vegas Golden Knights.