The Detroit Red Wings face a pressing situation as veteran center Andrew Copp lands on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, leaving the team without a specific timeline for his return. Copp suffered the injury during the second period in a recent overtime defeat against the Minnesota Wild, and his absence was felt in the following game against the Anaheim Ducks, which the Red Wings narrowly won. Coach Todd McLellan hinted that the injury might take longer to heal than initially expected.

To fill the gap left by Copp, the Red Wings have called up Sheldon Dries from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. Dries, who previously played for the Vancouver Canucks, brings experience with 16 goals and 26 assists over 122 NHL games. Meanwhile, the team also dealt goaltender Ville Husso to the Ducks, further reshaping their roster as they navigate this challenging phase of the season.