What Happened
The Detroit Red Wings recalled forward Sheldon Dries under emergency conditions and reassigned goaltender Michal Postava, according to a team announcement. The moves came before Detroit's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. It is the second emergency recall of the season for Dries, who was first called up in October when Mason Appleton, J.T. Compher and Marco Kasper were injured. Postava returns to AHL Grand Rapids after making his NHL debut.
Key Details
- Dries had six appearances in his first call-up, recording no points, a minus-3 rating and 9:45 average ice time.
- Dries has five goals and eight points in four games with Grand Rapids this season.
- Postava went 1-0-0 with an .886 save percentage and 2.89 goals-against average in two NHL appearances.
- Detroit has John Gibson and Daniil Tarasov fully healthy in goal.
What It Means
Dries gives Detroit forward depth for the Chicago game, with the club reportedly still working to resolve Dylan Larkin's trade request. His first NHL stint produced little offense, though he averaged over three hits per game. Postava's reassignment reflects a healthy goaltending tandem of Gibson and Tarasov, leaving the 1-0-0 netminder to continue developing with Grand Rapids.
What's Next
Dries is available for Detroit against Chicago. Postava rejoins Grand Rapids, while the Red Wings continue to work through Larkin's trade request, according to Pro Hockey Rumors.