The NHL has recently experienced an unusual trend: an increase in players choosing to forgo guaranteed contracts that still owe them millions to find a playing situation that better suits them. This process involves the player clearing standard waivers with the team anticipating they’ll refuse to report to their AHL affiliate, creating a breach of contract that allows the team … [Read more...] about Which NHLer Is Most Likely To Seek A Contract Termination?
Latest On Mason Appleton
Red Wings Head Coach Todd McLellan told Daniella Bruce, Detroit’s Broadcast Reporter, that forward Mason Appleton will miss 7-10 days due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old longtime Winnipeg Jet, signed by the Wings to a two-year deal last summer, is a key bottom six two way forward with nine points in 26 games this season. … [Read more...] about Latest On Mason Appleton
Red Wings Activate Michael Rasmussen, Reassign Erik Gustafsson to AHL
Earlier today before their matinee game versus Tampa Bay, the Detroit Red Wings updated that forward Michael Rasmussen was activated from injured reserve, while defenseman Erik Gustafsson was sent back down to Grand Rapids (AHL). Rasmussen was placed on IR just two days ago, having missed three games before his return today. The former high draft pick has managed to establish … [Read more...] about Red Wings Activate Michael Rasmussen, Reassign Erik Gustafsson to AHL
Red Wings Activate Elmer Söderblom, Place Michael Rasmussen On IR
The Detroit Red Wings announced they’ve activated bottom-six forward Elmer Söderblom from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the team has placed forward Michael Rasmussen on injured reserve, retroactive to November 20th. Söderblom ends his tenure on the injured reserve after nearly three weeks. The former sixth-round pick, who made the Red Wings’ opening night … [Read more...] about Red Wings Activate Elmer Söderblom, Place Michael Rasmussen On IR
Detroit Red Wings Recall Erik Gustafsson
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled Erik Gustafsson from their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. In a corresponding move, the club has placed forward Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 9. These moves place Gustafsson in position to potentially make his season debut for 2025-26. The veteran did not make the Red Wings’ NHL roster out of training camp, … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Recall Erik Gustafsson