SHELDON DRIES NEWS

Claims three points in win Dries scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 6-3 win over Texas on Wednesday.

Impact Dries posted his second multi-point effort of the season. He's up to five goals, 13 points, 30 shots on net and a plus-8 rating over 13 appearances. Dries last played in the NHL in 2022-23, but he could be a veteran call-up option for a bottom-six spot if the Red Wings need forward depth later in the year.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available on waivers Dries was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Dries spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors with AHL Grand Rapids, generating 25 goals and 15 helpers in 65 regular-season tilts before adding two points in three playoff appearances. While the 31-year-old does have NHL experience, he hasn't played in a game in the league since 2022-23, when he suited up 63 times for the Canucks. If he can keep scoring at a high level in the minors, Dries may force his way into the Red Wings' roster at some point.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings assign Sheldon Dries to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Macomb native has skated in 122 NHL games with Colorado and Vancouver

MARCH 5 • NHL.COM

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

Impact Dries' demotion could be a good sign for Michael Rasmussen's (upper body) return Thursday versus Utah. It's also possible Dries getting sent down will be a paper move or will lead to another forward getting recalled. The 30-year-old did not play during his eight-day stint with the big club.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Dries was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.

Impact This is the first promotion of the season for Dries, who passed through waivers back in October. If the 30-year-old center were to get into a game for the Wings, it would be his debut for the organization since signing a two-year deal back in July. The Michigan native has been putting up solid offensive production in the minors this year, generating 19 goals and eight helpers in 48 outings with the Griffins.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall Sheldon Dries from Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Detroit places Andrew Copp on injured reserve

FEBRUARY 24 • NHL.COM

Waived by Detroit Dries was waived by the Red Wings on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Dries signed a two-way deal with the Red Wings in early July and was unable to earn an Opening Night roster spot for the 2024-25 season. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll likely spend most of this season in the minors.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-year pact Dries signed a two-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Monday.

Impact Dries racked up 29 goals and 52 points in 55 regular-season contests for AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24. He has 16 goals and 26 points in 122 NHL career appearances. Dries will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Dries was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Abbotsford.

Impact Dries tallied career highs in goals (11) and points (17) in 63 games last year, but it appears he'll open the 2023-24 season with AHL Abottsford if he clears waivers. Dries figures to be one of the first men up should Vancouver need additional forward depth this year.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

POSTGAME | Sheldon Dries Sheldon Dries meets with the media following the game against the Kings.

APRIL 11, 2023 • NHL.COM

Kuzmenko sets Canucks mark in 7-2 win over Sharks

Andrei Kuzmenko scored his 35th goal to set a Canucks franchise record for a first-year player as Vancouver cruised to a 7-2 rout of the San Jose Sharks

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Andrei Kuzmenko scores twice, Canucks beat Senators 5-2

Andrei Kuzmenko scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth straight victory

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores power-play tally in win Dries scored a goal on his lone shot in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Dries gave Vancouver a 2-1 lead with his power-play marker in the first period. It's the ninth goal of the season for Dries and the fourth on the man advantage. The 28-year-old forward has 14 points, a career high, through 41 games this season. He could see his role increased if Vancouver continues to offload from their top six before Friday's trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kuzmenko's overtime goal gives Canucks 5-4 win over Stars

Andrei Kuzmenko scored 48 seconds into overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars on Monday night

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Supplies goal vs. Nashville Dries found the back of the net in a 5-4 shootout loss to Nashville on Tuesday.

Impact Dries scored at 19:38 of the second period to tie the game at 2-2. It was his eighth goal and 13th point in 38 contests this season. Dries has recorded two goals and three points over his last four games.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings trounce struggling Canucks 6-1

Dylan Larkin scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings extended their win streak with a 6-1 victory over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Monday night

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores lone goal in loss Dries scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Dries ended a six-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 28-year-old continues to enjoy his best season at the NHL level with seven goals, four helpers, 53 shots on net, 40 hits, 15 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 35 appearances. He's still not productive enough across the board to be of much help to fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks beat Blackhawks 5-2 in Tocchet's debut as coach

Dakota Joshua and Sheldon Dries scored 34 seconds apart in the third period, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 to give Rick Tocchet a victory in his first g...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Connor's hat trick powers Jets' 7-4 win over Canucks

Kyle Connor had a hat trick and the Winnipeg Jets extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 7-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks

JANUARY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Weegar gets 1st goal with Flames in 3-2 win over Canucks

Defenseman Mackenzie Weegar scored his first goal with Calgary and added an assist to lead the Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks

JANUARY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 26, 2022 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Kuzmenko scores in SO to give Canucks 4-3 win over Flames

Andrei Kuzmenko scored the only goal of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 for their sixth straight road win

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Bear scores winner, Canucks rally, surprise Avalanche 4-3

Ethan Bear snapped a tie with 8 minutes to go, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the injury-plagued Colorado Avalanche 4-3

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Sheldon Dries has hat trick as Abbotsford Canucks edge Ontario Reign 5-4 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Sheldon Dries completed his hat trick late in the third period to lift the Abbotsford Canucks over the Ontario Reign 5-4...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Shuffles to AHL affiliate Dries was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Dries has only cracked the Avalanche's lineup three times this season, going scoreless over that span.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE