Red Wings Recall Gustafsson Amid Edvinsson Injury; Trade Interest Surrounds Blueliner

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled veteran defenseman Erik Gustafsson from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins as an insurance option following Simon Edvinsson's lower body injury. Gustafsson has already played one NHL game this season, logging 17.5 minutes. There are growing trade rumors linking him to the New York Rangers, who are seeking a power play quarterback. He has been productive in Grand Rapids with 12 assists in 13 games. Gustafsson played 76 games for the Rangers in 2023-24, recording 31 points.