Red Wings Slash Preseason Roster: Surprising Cuts and Rising Stars Revealed

There’s a whirlwind of shifts swirling through the Detroit Red Wings camp right now — the squad just shuffled a handful of promising forwards and defensemen back to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, signaling a recalibration of sorts as the preseason heats up. Meanwhile, goaltender Carter Gylander heads to the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye, and forward Carter Bear is taking his talents to the WHL’s Everett Silvertips. It’s a busy time, no doubt, as the Wings juggle a robust 40-player roster brimming with potential, standing even at 3-3 after six preseason clashes. The next big test looms on the horizon — a road bout with the Toronto Maple Leafs under the bright lights of Scotiabank Arena this Thursday, October 2, at 7 p.m., live-streamed for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio fans hungry for every puck drop. If you’re tracking Detroit’s moves, the lineup watch, or just counting down to puck drop, you’ll want the full scoop. LEARN MORE

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today assigned forwards Alexandre Doucet, Jakub Rychlovský and Eduards Tralmaks to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the Red Wings have released forwards Carson Bantle and Gabriel Seger, and defensemen Alex Kannok Leipert and Jacob Truscott from their professional tryouts, returning them to Grand Rapids.

Detroit has assigned goaltender Carter Gylander to the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye. The Red Wings have also assigned forward Carter Bear to the Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips.

The Red Wings currently have 40 players on their preseason roster: 22 forwards, 14 defensemen and four goaltenders. Currently 3-3-0 through six preseason games, Detroit continues its preseason slate with a road game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena. The game will be streamed on DetroitRedWings.com and the Red Wings Mobile App. Please note that all games on DetroitRedWings.com and the Red Wings Mobile App will only be available to fans in Michigan and Northwest Ohio.