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Returns to AHL Watson was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Impact Watson received an emergency recall earlier in the day. The 34-year-old won't be eligible to be called up again until after he makes his next appearance for the Griffins.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall Austin Watson and Sheldon Dries from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions | Detroit Red Wings 2012-13; Dries has played in 122 NHL games with Colorado and Vancouver

FEBRUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Summoned from Grand Rapids Watson was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday on an emergency basis.

Impact Watson had a brief stint with the Red Wings earlier in the campaign, but he did not appear in any games. The 34-year-old winger has put up 11 goals, 19 points, 123 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 39 appearances with the minor-league squad in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings assign Austin Watson to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Forward has skated in 528 NHL games with Nashville, Ottawa, Tampa bay and Detroit since 2012-13

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sent back to minors Watson was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.

Impact Watson was brought up from the minors Thursday, but he didn't draw into a game with the big club. The 33-year-old's demotion might be an indication that Patrick Kane (upper body) is nearing a return to the lineup. Watson has two goals, 20 PIM and a plus-1 rating across four appearances with the Griffins this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall Austin Watson from Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Forward has skated in 528 NHL games with Nashville, Ottawa, Tampa Bay and Detroit since 2012-13

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

Recalled from AHL The Red Wings called up Watson from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday.

Impact The Red Wings are down to 12 healthy forwards as Patrick Kane will miss his sixth straight game with an upper-body injury. Watson had two goals in four AHL games this season before his recall. Don't be surprised if he is a healthy scratch against the Kings in Los Angeles on Thursday.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Watson was placed on waivers by Detroit on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports

Impact Watson managed just three goals in 13 games with Detroit last season, but was quite productive at the AHL level, scoring 19 goals and adding 23 assists in 60 games with Grand Rapids. The 11-year veteran will return to the Griffins to start the season, with a chance at returning to Detroit in the near future.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings assign Austin Watson to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Forward has skated in 528 NHL games with Nashville, Ottawa, Tampa Bay and Detroit since 2012-13

APRIL 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

Heads back to Grand Rapids Watson was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids following Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Watson scored a goal on four shots in the NHL season finale. The 33-year-old had three tallies over 13 contests with the Red Wings this season. He'll close out 2024-25 with the Griffins, who are set for a run in the AHL playoffs.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Watson was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday under emergency conditions.

Impact Watson has been limited to just eight NHL appearances this year, in which he notched two goals, seven assists and 21 hits while averaging a meager 6:10 of ice time. Unless the Wings can put together a last-minute surge for a playoff spot, the only postseason action coming for Watson this year figures to be with the Griffins.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall Austin Watson from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions | Detroit Red Wings Forward has skated in 523 NHL games with Nashville, Ottawa, Tampa Bay and Detroit since 2012-13

APRIL 8, 2025 • NHL.COM

Red Wings assign Austin Watson to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Forward has skated in 523 NHL games with Nashville, Ottawa, Tampa Bay and Detroit since 2012-13

APRIL 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sent down Thursday Watson was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday.

Impact Watson had two goals over six games with the Red Wings despite seeing minimal ice time (5:52 per game) during his emergency recall. Elmer Soderblom (undisclosed) is reportedly a possibility to play Friday, which explains why Watson is being reassigned.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Top 10 Plays of the Week | NHL.com The top 10 plays of the week headlined by Luke Evangelista's dirty dangle, JJ Peterka's spinning assist and Austin Watson's crazy deflection

MARCH 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

Goals in back-to-back games Watson scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Watson is making the most of his current stay with the big club -- he's scored twice in three contests since his March 21 call-up. The 33-year-old forward remains in a fourth-line role, so don't expect the offense to last for long. He's added six shots on net, 16 hits and an even plus-minus rating over five outings this season. Watson may stick in the lineup Thursday versus the Senators since Elmer Soderblom (undisclosed) won't be available, but Dominik Shine is also a candidate to play.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon has goal and assist as the Avalanche beat Red Wings 5-2

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Martin Necas had two assists apiece, and the Colorado Avalanche rolled past the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Tuesday nigh...

MARCH 26, 2025 • Associated Press

First goal of season Watson scored a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over Utah.

Impact Watson scored for the first time this season, but the 33-year-old veteran has logged just four appearances throughout the 2024-25 campaign with the Red Wings. He shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy appeal for the rest of the regular season.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings' Austin Watson Hits Milestone It was a good night.

MARCH 25, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Red Wings coast to 5-1 win over Utah, snap six-game road skid

Alex Lyon made 16 saves in relief of injured starter Petr Mrazek, powering the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night

MARCH 25, 2025 • Associated Press

WILD deflection goal and broadcaster stunned! 😱🚨

MARCH 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Red Wings Re-Call Austin Watson, Brogan Rafferty Under Emergency Conditions As the Red Wings manage two injuries heading into three games on the road, Detroit opted to recall a pair of reinforcements from the Grand R...

MARCH 21, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Called up from minors Watson was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Friday under emergency conditions.

Impact Watson has logged just two games for Detroit this season, with his most recent appearance coming Oct. 30 versus Winnipeg. The decision to call up Watson doesn't bode well for Elmer Soderblom's (undisclosed) availability against the Golden Knights on Saturday.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings sign Austin Watson to one-year, two-way contract extension | Detroit Red Wings Ann Arbor native has skated in 517 NHL games with Nashville, Ottawa, Tampa Bay and Detroit since 2012-13

MARCH 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

Remaining with Detroit for 2025-26 Watson signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Red Wings on Wednesday.

Impact Watson has spent the vast majority of 2024-25 with AHL Grand Rapids, earning 32 points and 94 PIM over 52 appearances. The Red Wings are clearly satisfied with what he brings in terms of organizational depth and toughness. He also has two games played in the NHL this season but did not earn a point in either contest.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Nathan MacKinnon has goal and assist as the Avalanche beat Red Wings 5-2

Red Wings coast to 5-1 win over Utah, snap six-game road skid