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  • Dan Cleary: Calls it a career

    Cleary announced his retirement Wednesday, TSN reports.

    Hailing from Newfoundland, Cleary enjoyed an illustrious NHL career with the bulk of his playing time spent in Detroit, winning the Stanley Cup with them in 2008. Cleary produced 165 goals and 222 assists in 938 career games, which also included time with the Blackhawks, Oilers, and Coyotes. The winger was adept in all three zones, and his relentless style of play fit perfectly with the blue-collar vibe of Motown. Despite signing a one-year deal with AHL Grand Rapids ahead of last season, he didn't end up reporting to the club, which seems rather unfortunate since they just claimed the 2017 Calder Cup.

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  • Red Wings' Dan Cleary: Will rejoin Griffins on one-year contract

    Cleary signed a one-year deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL on Friday, Pete Wallner of MLive.com reports.

    Cleary was brought back to the Red Wings on a professional tryout agreement last week but the organization has now chosen to send him to the AHL. The 37-year-old played last year with the Griffins and tallied 15 points over 35 contests. Now in his second consecutive year in the minors, it seems likely the 10-year veteran has played his last NHL game.

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  • Red Wings' Dan Cleary: Signs PTO with Red Wings

    Cleary will join the Red Wings on a professional tryout agreement (PTO), Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

    Cleary's numbers have steadily declined since a career-best 2010-11 campaign, as he's tallied 46, 33, 15, eight, and two points respectively in his last five seasons. Now at 37 years old and a year removed from professional hockey, it seems probable Cleary's role would merely be depth at forward if he were to get signed long term.

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  • Detroit Redwings' Dan Cleary Won't report to minors

    Red Wings forward Daniel Cleary will not report to the minors, MLive.com reports.

    Cleary refused an assignment to AHL Grand Rapids, so it appears the 36-year-old will instead opt for retirement. He signed a one-year deal in September but failed to earn a spot on the NHL roster out of camp. If Cleary does, indeed, opt for retirement, his entire salary for the season ($950,000) will not count against the cap.

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  • Detroit Redwings' Dan Cleary Clears waivers Thursday

    Clearly cleared waivers Thursday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

    The Red Wings are not sure if Cleary will report to AHL Grand Rapids, but in any event, he will not join the team for their season-opening trip in California. The 36-year-old winger, who played in just 17 games with the Wings last season, may be seriously considering retirement following this latest development.

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  • Detroit Redwings' Dan Cleary Clears waivers Thursday

    Clearly cleared waivers Thursday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

    The Red Wings are not sure if Cleary will report to AHL Grand Rapids, but in any event, he will not join the team for their season-opening trip in California. The 36-year-old winger, who played in just 17 games with the Wings last season, may be seriously considering retirement following this latest development.

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  • Put on waivers Wednesday

    Cleary was placed on waivers Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.The 36-year-old has spent the last 10 seasons with the Red Wings. However, he played in just 17 games last season, scoring one goal and one assist during that time. It's unclear what the next step is for the veteran forward who's lost more than one step over the past few years.
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  • Wings' Cleary To See Preseason Action Saturday

    Cleary is expected to play Saturday in Boston, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.Cleary has a reduced role with the Wings sending a younger field of talent on the ice these days. He's a veteran part-timer that should put his leadership hat on for that inexperienced group. Cleary pitched in just two points last year.
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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-1, 205 lbs
Birthplace: Carbonear, Newfoundland, Canada
Age: 45
Experience: 17