According to a team announcement, forward Christian Fischer will return to the ice tonight for the Detroit Red Wings as they take on the New York Rangers. Fischer has skated in two of a possible three games posting no points while averaging 9:02 minutes of ice time per game. He left the organization’s game against the Nashville Predators late in the first period but the … [Read more...] about Detroit’s Christian Fischer Returns To Lineup
Red Wings Reassign Austin Watson, Recall Justin Holl
Oct. 16: Detroit announced Holl has been recalled back to the NHL roster today, suggesting his brief demotion yesterday was solely to delay his waiver exemption expiring and to bank a bit of cap space. Watson wasn’t part of the announcement and remains on assignment to Grand Rapids, so his demotion may be more permanent. Oct. 15: The Red Wings have returned veterans Austin … [Read more...] about Red Wings Reassign Austin Watson, Recall Justin Holl
Red Wings Recall Austin Watson, Assign Ville Husso
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso has officially cleared waivers, making him eligible to be assigned to the minor leagues. In a corresponding move, Detroit also recalled forward Austin Watson. Watson is expected to step into the lineup on Monday with forward Christian Fischer dealing with a day-to-day, upper-body injury. Watson has built a name for himself as one of the … [Read more...] about Red Wings Recall Austin Watson, Assign Ville Husso
Red Wings Place Ville Husso On Waivers
The Detroit Red Wings have placed goaltender Ville Husso on waivers for the purpose of a loan to the AHL, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Husso is in the final year of a three-year, $14.25MM contract signed with Detroit in the summer of 2022. His $4.75MM cap hit is tied for the eighth-highest in Detroit. Detroit’s plan to carry three goaltenders has been clear since they … [Read more...] about Red Wings Place Ville Husso On Waivers
Riley Sheahan Announces Retirement
Longtime Detroit Red Wings forward Riley Sheahan has announced his retirement from professional hockey, per an article from Bill Potrecz of BP Sports Niagara. Sheahan was a 2010 first-round pick and went on to play in 637 NHL games and 120 AHL games across a 12-year career, spanning six NHL franchises. Sheahan hasn’t played since the 2022-23 season when he left a middling role … [Read more...] about Riley Sheahan Announces Retirement