The Detroit Red Wings are mired in a losing streak, including losses to the Latest York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Chicago Blackhawks. Because the Red Wings want to rebound, they added offensive reinforcement.
The Red Wings have recalled Nate Danielson from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, and he has now made his NHL debut. Danielson was drafted with the number nine overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. He has mainly hung out within the WHL, but did play two playoff games with the Griffins in 2023-24 within the playoffs. He didn’t register some extent.
Last season within the AHL, he played in 71 games, finding the back of the online 12 times and adding 27 helpers. He was injured to begin the yr, and played in only 4 gams within the AHL. In that point, he had one goal and 4 assists. Still, this was enough to earn the call-up. Danielson was a top-rated prospect for the Wings, and now has one game of NHL experience as well.
He played on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks. It was a game the team lost 5-1, but Danielson played well. He had 4 shots on net, while also having a missed shot. Danielson also had a fair plus/minus rating. He played 19 shifts and 15:56 in ice time. Still, he will not be long for the NHL.
He played on the third line on this last game, joining Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton. Still, Dylan Larkin, J.T. Compher, Andrew Copp, and Michael Rasmussen normally fill the highest 4 center spots. Danielson will must be productive to remain on the NHL level or move to a wing, potentially.
The Red Wings at the moment are 9-7-0 on the yr. That places them currently tied for third within the Atlantic Division. They’ll face the Anaheim Geese on Thursday and look to interrupt their losing streak.