Detroit Red Wings place two defenseman on NHL waivers: Major news for Axel-Sandin Pellika
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It was announced today by the website PuckPedia that the Detroit Red Wings have sent two veteran defensemen to the AHL, as they prepare to welcome Axel Sandin-Pellikka to the main roster.
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The two defensemen will have 24 hours to be claimed by NHL teams who could utilize the depth on their roster, but with recent signings making the news, such as Matt Grzelcyk, it's difficult to see where they'll land.
The move was made with the possibility of Axel Sandin-Pellikka earning a spot on the roster.
Axel Sandin-Pellikka's likely to make Red Wings roster
ASP was selected 17th overall in the 1st round of the 2023 NHL Draft. With a limited number of games played in exhibition matchups, the Red Wings have placed their full faith in Pellikka, as he will be promoted to the NHL after playing 2 games with the Griffins, scoring 1 point (1A).
The Swedish defenseman signed his entry-level contract in the summer with the Red Wings and will be able to make a name for himself in Hockeytown should this opportunity come to fruition for him.
He'll be making $918K AAV for the next three years wearing red & white while developing into the elite defenseman the team needs.
In the team's preseason finale against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was a key contributor to the 6-5 finish, scoring 2 points (2A).
His efforts have shown that he's NHL-ready and could make an impact on the 9th against the Montreal Canadiens during the home opener.
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