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Despite taking Brandsegg-Nygard’s spot on the active roster, there’s little chance for consistent playing time for Watson.

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Red Wings recall Austin Watson under emergency conditions

The Detroit Red wings have recalled forward Austin Watson under emergency conditions. He will support the Wings as they approach a stretch of must-win games to keep their playoff hopes alive.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Red Wings recall Austin Watson, Brogan Rafferty

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that they’ve recalled forward Austin Watson and defenseman Brogan Rafferty from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions.

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Red Wings sign Austin Watson to one-year, two-way contract extension

The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday they signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The 33-year-old Watson has 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points and 94 penalty minutes in 51 games with the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.

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Red Wings sign Austin Watson to one-year extension

The Red Wings are keeping one of their depth forwards around for a little while longer. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve signed winger Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

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Two Detroit Red Wings AHL Players Named All-Stars

The Detroit Red Wings AHL affiliate the Grand Rapids Griffins are currently in first place in their division holding a six-point lead with a 20-10-3 record and a positive goal differential of +15.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30, 2024

Red Wings recall veteran left winger on emergency loan

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Red Wings reassign pair of veterans

The Red Wings have returned a pair of veterans to the AHL.

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Red Wings recall former first-round pick, assign goaltender

While the former first-round pick tries to return to the role of NHL fourth-line grinder that he’s become used to, the goaltender will prepare for his first extended stint in the minors since the 2019-20 season.

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NHL News / Habs Fanatics / October 8, 2024

Kent Hughes Just Got the Chance to Easily Acquire His Tough Fourth-Line Player in Austin Watson

As reported by several sources, including Maxime Truman (DLC), and as we mentioned in the following text: The Montreal Canadiens would like to acquire a tough player.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7, 2024

Red Wings sign former 1st round pick, then waives him

The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract and placed him on waivers Monday afternoon. Watson, initially joined the Red Wings on a professional tryout agreement in August, contributing an assist in four preseason games.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 7, 2024

What the Austin Watson Signing Means for the Red Wings’ Roster

The Detroit Red Wings have signed winger Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract. Going into training camp Watson went to Red Wings’ training camp on a PTO (professional tryout).

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7, 2024