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
Brandsegg-Nygard Insisted On Being Sent To Swedish League Over AHL
The Red Wings wanted to assign prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to AHL Grand Rapids but the first rounder and his camp insisted on him being assigned back to Sweden, relays Norren’s Robin Lindgren (Twitter link). The 19-year-old spent last season with Mora in the second-tier Allsvenskan level where he had 18 points in 41 games but his rights are now held by SHL Skelleftea. … [Read more...] about Brandsegg-Nygard Insisted On Being Sent To Swedish League Over AHL
Red Wings Recall Justin Holl, Jeff Petry Out Day-To-Day
Oct. 12: According to a team announcement, the Red Wings officially summoned Holl from AHL Grand Rapids this morning. Oct. 11: The Detroit Red Wings are expected to recall defender Justin Holl from the minor leagues as Jeff Petry (upper-body) deals with a day-to-day injury, shares Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. Petry left the team’s Thursday night game partway … [Read more...] about Red Wings Recall Justin Holl, Jeff Petry Out Day-To-Day