Mason Appleton - NHL News & Rumors

Red Wings host the Kraken after DeBrincat's 2-goal game

The Detroit Red Wings host the Seattle Kraken after Alex DeBrincat's two-goal game against the Ottawa Senators in the Red Wings' 5-3 win

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Red Wings recall Sheldon Dries from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions | Detroit Red Wings Detroit activates Dylan Larkin from injured reserve; Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton placed on injured reserve

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Placed on injured reserve Appleton (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Red Wings on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact The Red Wings announced Tuesday that Appleton is week-to-week due to an unspecified injury, so it isn't particularly surprising to see him land on injured reserve. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Carter Mazur is a candidate to see increased time in the lineup during Appleton's absence.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Appleton has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Senators and is considered week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Appleton missed the end of the 2025-26 campaign due to an upper-body injury, and he's now facing a multi-game absence early in the 2026-27 regular season due to an unspecified issue. Across his first two appearances of the regular season, Appleton had been held without a point with six hits while averaging 9:51 of ice time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mason Appleton, Todd McLellan Practice Media | Detroit Red Wings Mason Appleton and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice on Friday September 25, 2026 at the BELFOR Training Cente...

SEPTEMBER 25 • NHL.COM

Cleared for training camp Appleton (upper body) has been cleared to participate in Red Wings' training camp, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Impact Appleton missed Detroit's final seven games of the 2025-26 campaign with an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old forward was one of the Red Wings' regular depth wingers prior to his injury, where he posted six goals, 14 points, 63 shots on net and 89 hits across 65 regular-season games. As he's resumed skating for training camp, he'll battle for a similar depth role this season against the Wings' plethora of forwards in attendance.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not in action Wednesday Appleton (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Panthers.

Impact Appleton will miss his sixth straight game to end the campaign. He'll finish the season with 14 points in 65 outings. He is under contract for 2026-27, but without an update on his injury status, it's unclear if he'll be ready for the start of that campaign.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Florida hosts Detroit following Reinhardt's 2-goal performance

The Florida Panthers host the Detroit Red Wings after Cole Reinhardt's two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Panthers' 3-2 win

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Still out of lineup Appleton (upper body) is not playing in Monday's road game against the Lightning, per the NHL media site.

Impact Appleton has already missed five straight games, as he hasn't been in the lineup since April 2 in Philadelphia. Considering Detroit has been eliminated from postseason contention, it would not be surprising to see Appleton remain sidelined for the team's final game of 2025-26 Wednesday against the Panthers.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Atlantic Division foes meet when Tampa Bay hosts Detroit

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Detroit Red Wings in a matchup of Atlantic Division opponents

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Expected to miss Saturday's game Appleton (upper body) is set to miss Saturday's game against New Jersey, per Red Wings in-game host Kara Wolfbauer.

Impact Appleton hasn't been in the lineup since April 2. He has six goals, 14 points, 44 PIM and 89 hits in 65 outings in 2025-26. If Appleton is able to return before the end of the regular season, then he'll probably serve in a middle-six capacity.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit takes on New Jersey after Larkin's hat trick

The Detroit Red Wings host the New Jersey Devils after Dylan Larkin's hat trick against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Red Wings' 6-3 win

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Won't return Thursday Appleton (upper body) is not expected back in action versus the Flyers on Thursday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Appleton is set to miss his fourth straight game due to his lingering upper-body problem. The 30-year-old center is running out of time to get into the lineup before the end of the regular season, and could be in danger of seeing his 2025-26 campaign end entirely if the Wings can't secure a playoff spot. If Appleton doesn't return, he'll end the year having registered six goals, eight assists and 63 shots in 65 contests while averaging 13:31 of ice time.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers look to keep win streak alive, visit the Red Wings

The Philadelphia Flyers seek to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Detroit Red Wings

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Unavailable against Columbus Appleton (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's home contest versus Columbus, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact This will be Appleton's third consecutive game on the shelf. Prior to getting injured, the 30-year-old forward was stuck in a cold stretch, as he had recorded just one goal, 23 hits and 12 PIM across his past 14 appearances. Detroit's next game is against the Flyers on Thursday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets take 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings

The Columbus Blue Jackets come into the matchup against the Detroit Red Wings as losers of six straight games

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Not playing Sunday Appleton (upper body) won't play against Minnesota on Sunday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Appleton will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has earned six goals, 14 points, 63 shots on net and 89 hits in 65 appearances this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wild visit the Red Wings after Hartman's 2-goal game

The Minnesota Wild visit the Detroit Red Wings after Ryan Hartman scored two goals in the Wild's 4-1 win against the Ottawa Senators

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Dealing with injury Appleton (upper body) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact Appleton missed Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers due to the injury. He has contributed six goals, 14 points, 63 shots on net and 89 hits in 65 outings this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starts comeback attempt Appleton scored a goal, added two PIM and logged four hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Appleton hadn't scored in 2026 prior to Saturday. He was limited to just two assists in his first 31 games of the calendar year, and those helpers both came against the Predators on March 2. Despite his meager scoring, he's remained in the lineup in a bottom-six role throughout the slump. The 30-year-old is at six goals, 14 points, 62 shots on net, 83 hits, 44 PIM, 28 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 63 appearances. He is on pace to miss the 20-point mark for just the second time in six years.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Tippett's hat trick powers the Flyers to a 5-3 win over the Red Wings

Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Poised to play Appleton (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup against Boston on Saturday, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Impact Appleton left Thursday's 3-1 win over Montreal, but he participated in Saturday's morning skate and appears to be available to play against the Bruins. He has contributed five goals, 13 points, 57 shots on net and 76 hits across 59 appearances this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Appleton left Thursday's game with 42 seconds left in the second period after an awkward fall, reports NHL.com. He did not return.

Impact Appleton had been hit into the boards by Montreal forward Nick Suzuki; there was no postgame update. Appleton has five goals and eight assists in 59 games this season. He's on an eight-game point drought, and he hasn't scored a goal in 2026 (28 games).

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers head into matchup with the Red Wings on losing streak

The Florida Panthers look to end a four-game slide with a victory over the Detroit Red Wings

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Two helpers in Monday's win Appleton collected two assists, one shorthanded, in Monday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact The veteran winger had a hand in an Emmitt Finnie tally early in the first period, and Albert Johansson's game-winner late in the second. Appleton snapped a 19-game point drought with the performance, and offensive opportunities have been tough to come by in a bottom-six role. On the season, Appleton has five goals and 13 points in 51 contests.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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