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Sam Walker
December 11, 2025  (11:34)

Nov 9, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) handles the puck during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena.

Photo credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Defenseman Erik Gustafsson, who’s been with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, has been recalled ‘under emergency conditions’ by the Red Wings.

This signals an unexpected loss of a key players, and it’s not good.

“The Detroit Red Wings today recalled defenseman Erik Gustafsson from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions. Additionally, the Red Wings have placed forward Mason Appleton on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 29.”

Simon Edvinsson’s injury draws worries following recall of Erik Gustafsson under emergency conditions

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson left Wednesday’s game against the Flames and di not return.

It appears Gustafsson’s ’emergency’ recall to the NHL is to do with Edvinsson’s injury, and it could very well be long-term.

“Gustafsson brought up on emergency conditions, likely as a result of Edvinsson’s injury last night. Hopefully nothing long-term for Simon, defense looked rough (as expected) without him.”

– Ryan Hana

The Red Wings take on the Edmonton Oilers Thursday in their West Coast back-to-back road trip, without Edvinsson.

Fingers crossed it’s nothing serious, as Edvinsson has been Detroit’s best anchor on the backend, aside from Moritz Seider.

Previously on Detroit Hockey Insider

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