Red Wings recall top prospect ahead of facing the Blackhawks Sunday
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The Detroit Red Wings have recalled former 1st-round pick, Nate Danielson, from the AHL ahead of today's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Prospect Nate Danielson will have his first shot to find a spot in the Red Wings lineup today, as he's making his NHL debut.
He was recalled by the Detroit Red Wings ahead of today's home game in Little Caesars Arena against the Chicago Blackhawks.
The team could find a use for the former 9th overall pick in 2023, who plays center for the Grand Rapids Griffins.
This season in 4 games, he's scored 5 points (1-4) and is finding his footing in the AHL in his second season of professional hockey, despite facing injury setbacks.
Last year, the 2023 1st-round draft pick played 71 games and scored 39 points (12-27).
It appears now he could prove he's worth a longer look, should Todd McLellan find use for him in the lineup.
The Detroit Red Wings Recall Nate Danielson
Danielson, before joining the Detroit Red Wings organization, played junior hockey for both the Brandon Wheat Kings and Portland Winterhawks organizations.
The center served as the Brandon Wheat Kings captain in 2022-24 and scored 78 points (33-45) in 68 games with the WHL team.
The top prospect was drafted 9th overall in 2023, has been a part of the Detroit Red Wings' elite stable of talent, waiting patiently for their opportunity in the NHL.
His first season in the AHL was successful:
Danielson also placed among the 2024-25 AHL rookie leaders in assist (T9th), points (T14th) and shorthanded assists (1st)
The former first-round draft pick signed his entry-level contract on July 13th, 2023, with an average annual value (AAV) of $866K per year until 2027-28.
At the beginning of the year, Danielson was injured during preseason hockey, but now looks poised for big things in 2025-26.
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