Red Wings Recall Forward Sheldon Dries from AHL Grand Rapids

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Sheldon Dries from the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. Dries, 31, has been exceptional for the Griffins this season with 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points in 26 games, earning AHL Player of the Week honors in December. He will take John Leonard's roster spot and rotate in the lineup. Dries brings NHL experience, having played 122 games with Vancouver and Colorado, totaling 16 goals and 10 assists.