Red Wings' Erik Gustafsson: Sent back to minors

Gustafsson was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

John Leonard was recalled by Detroit in a corresponding transaction. Gustafsson has gotten into just one game with the Red Wings this year. The left-shot blueliner will link back up with the Griffins, with whom he's notched one goal, 14 points and a plus-13 rating over 14 appearances in 2025-26.