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Mixed results in loss Compher delivered a power-play assist but skated to a minus-4 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Detroit's second line looked rather anemic in this one, but Compher at least salvaged his fantasy output with a power-play helper that culminated in another tally for team scoring leader Alex DeBrincat. As a player heavily utilized on both the man advantage and penalty kill, Compher should continue seeing ample chances to produce. He's up to seven goals and 14 assists through 30 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patience pays off Friday Compher potted a goal in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact Compher earned a tip-in goal after linemate Joe Veleno was repeatedly blocked at the doorstep. Perhaps fantasy managers were hoping for more out of Compher due to the high score, but the silver lining is that he's averaging 20:43 of ice time since being removed from injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Saturday Compher, who has been on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, is expected to play Saturday, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports Friday.

Impact Compher missed five straight games because of the injury. He has six goals and 19 points in 24 contests this season. Compher is projected to serve on the top line alongside Michael Rasmussen and Patrick Kane in his return. That might lead to Andrew Copp playing a reduced role and Christian Fischer being a healthy scratch Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Compher is now considered day-to-day with his undisclosed injury, but he won't be available for Thursday's game versus Carolina.

Impact It's encouraging to see that Compher, who's been sidelined since last Thursday, is now in the day-to-day category, but he'll have to wait for Saturday's matchup with the Flyers for his next potential opportunity to return to the lineup. The 28-year-old pivot has racked up six goals and 19 points through 24 contests this campaign.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Compher (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday retroactive to Dec. 5.

Impact Compher's retroactive designation means he could be activated following the team's back-to-back against Dallas and St. Louis on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old center was rolling offensively with 13 points in his last 13 contests, including a trio of power-play points and a short-handed goal. With Dylan Larkin (undisclosed) also on injured reserve, Joe Veleno could be pressed into service as the No. 1 center.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Compher (soreness) won't be in the lineup versus Ottawa on Saturday, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Impact Compher practiced Friday after sitting out Thursday's game against San Jose, but he is still not healthy enough to return. Compher has been solid for the Red Wings this season, picking up six goals and 19 points in 24 games. The Red Wings play in Dallas on Monday and Compher could be in line to return to action.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Compher (soreness) returned to practice Friday and is considered a game-time decision Saturday versus Ottawa, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Impact Compher has been everything the Red Wings could have hoped for after inking him in the offseason to a five-year contract. He has six goals and 13 assists in 24 games in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Compher (undisclosed) will not play versus San Jose on Thursday.

Impact Compher is considered day-to-day at this time. He played 20:03 versus Buffalo on Tuesday, but he was unable to practice Thursday. Compher is having a solid year with six goals and 19 points in 24 games. He will be replaced on the power play by Daniel Sprong.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'As advertised,' J.T. Compher has answered Detroit's 2C question so far For years, the Red Wings have needed more production out of their second-line centers. Compher is providing it.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shines on special teams Compher scored two goals, one on the power play and one shorthanded, in Thursday's 5-1 win over Chicago.

Impact The 28-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period by converting a feed from Andrew Copp on the counterattack to spoil a Chicago power play, then Compher tapped home a pass from David Perron with the man advantage in the second. The former Colorado player caught fire in November with four goals and 13 points in 12 games, but Compher's surge was fueled in part by 36.4 percent shooting which isn't going to last, and he's one of the candidates to lose their spot on Detroit's top power-play unit once Patrick Kane (hip) is ready to go.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big day on power play Compher produced a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact He got Detroit on the board early in the first period before feeding Dylan Larkin for the team's fourth tally of the afternoon in the third. Compher had a sluggish start to his first season with the Red Wings but has caught fire in November, and over the last eight games he's racked up two goals and 10 points. Despite a regular shift on the top power-play unit though, he had only one point (an assist) on the man advantage coming into Friday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paving way to career season Compher contributed an assist in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Devils.

Impact After spending his first seven seasons in Colorado, there had been questions about how well Compher would adjust to a new team. But with three goals, 11 assists, and a plus-4 rating through 18 games, it's safe to say he's passed the early test. The second-line pivot has just one power-play point (an assist), though he looks firmly entrenched on the secondary man-advantage unit.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags two assists Compher picked up two helpers in Thursday's 5-4 defeat to Ottawa.

Impact Compher extended his point streak to five straight games, giving him one goal and six helpers over that stretch. Despite averaging 1:51 of power-play ice time this season, only one of the Illinois native's 13 points this season has come with the man advantage. Compher entered 2023-24 on the heels of a career-best 52-point campaign and is on pace to top that mark this year as well.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist as Wings hang on Compher registered an assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Compher takes an active four-game point streak to Sweden, where the Red Wings take part in the NHL Global Series, starting with Thursday's clash with the Senators and wrapping up again against the Maple Leafs on Friday. For Detroit, most of the excitement in the offseason centered around the acquisition of Alex DeBrincat, who is currently rocking a point-per-game pace. But Compher shouldn't be lost in the shuffle, as he's banked three goals, eight assists and a plus-4 rating through 15 games for a career-best pace.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has two-point game Monday Compher recorded a goal and an assist in Detroit's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders on Monday.

Impact Compher found the back of the net midway through the third period to put Detroit up 3-2. He also provided the primary assist on Lucas Raymond's overtime winner. Compher has two goals and six points in 10 outings this year. He got off to a hot start, contributing four points over his first three contests of the campaign, but the 28-year-old followed that with a six-game scoring slump. Some of that might be him adjusting to playing for Detroit after spending the last seven seasons with the Avalanche. Compher has a big role with the Red Wings as a mainstay in the top six, so he should average out to having a solid campaign offensively.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops two points in home opener Compher registered a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Lightning.

Impact Compher broke a tie with a tip-in goal in the second period and also supplied a helper on an empty-net tally to secure the win in Detroit's home opener. A versatile third-line pivot, Compher is off to a strong start with the Winged Wheel; he's contributed a goal and two assists, including a power-play apple, through his first pair of games in red and white. Compher had spent parts of seven campaigns in Colorado with 2022-23 featuring a career-high 52 points.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns power-play helper Compher recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-3 defeat to New Jersey.

Impact Compher recorded his first point for the Red Wings after signing a five-year contract with the club during the offseason. It was a career year for the 28-year-old center, having set personal bests in assists (35), points (52) and power-play goals (five). Slotted into a top-six role for Detroit, Compher will have every opportunity to match those numbers this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off a career year, J.T. Compher wants to win with Red Wings The lessons that Compher learned in Colorado should help him succeed in new surroundings in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Top Brother-Sister Pairings on Hockey's Biggest Stages From Jesse and J.T. Compher to Amanda and Phil Kessel, there are a handful of elite brother-sister pairings at hockey’s top levels. And ther...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

J.T. Compher on conversation that led him to sign with Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher, July 2, 2023.

JULY 2, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Red Wings sign J.T. Compher long term, add Shayne Gostisbehere The Detroit Red Wings signed winger J.T. Compher to a five-year contract on Saturday and hours later announced a one-year deal with veteran...

JULY 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Meet new Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher Forward J.T. Compher, a former Michigan Wolverine, signed a five-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on July 1, 2023.

JULY 1, 2023 • FREEP.COM

NHL contract grades: J.T. Compher isn't what the Red Wings need right now J.T. Compher signed a five-year deal with the Red Wings on Saturday with a $5.1 million average annual value. Here's our analysis.

JULY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Wings Sign J.T. Compher to Five-Year Deal The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward J.T. Compher to a five-year contract worth an average annual value of $5.1 million.

JULY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM