Brogan Rafferty - NHL News & Rumors

Signs with SHL team Rafferty signed a two-year contract with the Vaxjo Lakers HC of the SHL on Saturday.

Impact Rafferty notched six goals and 19 points in 52 regular-season outings for AHL Grand Rapids in 2024-25. The 30-year-old blueliner has one assist in three career NHL games but hasn't played at the top level since 2020-21, when he earned his first point in one appearance with Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Red Wings Demote Brogan Rafferty What goes up must come down.

MARCH 23, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sent back down Rafferty was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.

Impact Rafferty didn't play in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The 29-year-old defenseman was called up under emergency conditions due to Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) being out for longer than a day-to-day injury. However, Jeff Petry (undisclosed) is traveling with the Red Wings, and if he's ready to play Monday in Utah, Rafferty would no longer be eligible to be with the big club under emergency conditions, hence the demotion.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Promoted from minors Rafferty was elevated from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions Friday.

Impact Rafferty hasn't appeared in an NHL game since 2020-21 when he was with the Canucks. In the minors, the blueliner has generated six goals and 13 helpers in 50 appearances for the Griffins. With the 29-year-old's promotion, fantasy players should probably expect Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) to miss out against Vegas on Saturday.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waiver wire Rafferty was placed on waivers by Detroit on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Rafferty hasn't made a regular-season appearance in the NHL since the 2020-21 campaign, and he was unable to land a spot on the Red Wings' Opening Night roster this year. If the 29-year-old clears waivers, he'll likely head to the AHL.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to Grand Rapids Rafferty was returned to AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday.

Impact The 28-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game this season. He has been shuffled back and forth from Grand Rapids over the last three weeks and has been a healthy scratch for all seven games. The Red Wings do not play again until Feb. 10, so Rafferty should see some playing time, as the Griffins play twice in next nine days.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Wednesday Rafferty was elevated from AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday.

Impact Rafferty has been continuously shuffled between the NHL and AHL this season but has yet to get into a game for the Red Wings. In fact, the 28-year-old blueliner's last NHL appearance came over three years ago Jan. 21, 2021, when he was still with the Canucks. As such, Rafferty figures to remain an emergency depth option against Ottawa.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Rafferty was sent down to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.

Impact Rafferty was recalled Thursday, but he was a healthy scratch in the Red Wings' 3-0 win over the Flyers. Rafferty has two goals and 15 points in 36 AHL games this season.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Rafferty was called up from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday.

Impact This will be the fourth time in the last seven days that Rafferty has been recalled. He has played in three NHL games during his career -- all with Vancouver -- the last time being in the 2020-21 season. Rafferty had two goals and 13 assists in 36 AHL games before his recall.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to minors Rafferty was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday.

Impact Rafferty was called up to Detroit on Tuesday but didn't play for the Red Wings during his brief NHL stint. He has two goals and 15 points in 35 contests with Grand Rapids in 2023-24.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to top level Rafferty was promoted from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Impact Rafferty will likely be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game versus Dallas. He hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since 2020-21.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Rafferty was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.

Impact As expected, Rafferty was a healthy scratch Sunday in a 2-1 win over Tampa Bay following his recall from the minors. The 28-year-old blueliner has two goals and 15 points in 35 AHL contests this campaign.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Rafferty was brought up from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Impact Rafferty is slated to be an extra defender in Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay. Justin Holl is projected to replace Ben Chiarot (upper body) in the lineup versus the Lightning.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Jeremy Laura - Wings vs. Kings In rematch. Update:Brogan Rafferty called up from GR NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JANUARY 13, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Recalled from AHL Rafferty was brought up from AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.

Impact Rafferty has notched one goal and 12 assists in 33 AHL contests this campaign. The 28-year-old blueliner has one assist in three career NHL appearances.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Rafferty was waived by the Red Wings on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Rafferty recorded nine goals and 51 points in 72 AHL contests with Coachella Valley last season. He'll probably report to AHL Grand Rapids if he clears waivers.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal Rafferty signed a two-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Saturday, per TSN.

Impact Rafferty had nine goals and 51 points in 72 AHL contests with Coachella Valley last season. The 28-year-old defenseman has registered an assist in three career NHL games.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Column: Eye blindness, scoliosis fail to derail Gulls' Brogan Rafferty Defenseman, told he would never play competitive hockey, still chasing dream in San Diego

JANUARY 14, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Helene Elliott: Impaired vision hasn't slowed Brogan Rafferty's pursuit of roster spot with Ducks LOS ANGELES — Based on his medical history, Brogan Rafferty shouldn't be competing for a spot among the Ducks' top six defensemen as trainin...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vancouver Canucks Prospect Brogan Rafferty Has Roster Potential Canucks prospect Brogan Rafferty has had a break out season in the AHL this season. Who is he and where does he fit in the Canucks' plans?

MARCH 10, 2020 • THEHOCKEYWRITERS.COM

Comets aim for balance in playoff push UTICA – Brogan Rafferty recently got a message from a former standout Comets player.The 24-year-old Rafferty – among the best rookies in the

MARCH 4, 2020 • UTICAOD.COM

King: Clicked with the Sedins right from the start Jason King says he worked with the Sedins because he was a shooter. Jason says they were easy to play with because he realized early on that...

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • TSN.CA

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