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Red Wings assign Danielson, Postava and Leonard to Grand Rapids

The three players return to Detroit’s AHL affiliate after spending time with the Red Wings.

File photo: Detroit Red Wings centre Nate Danielson skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena.
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The Detroit Red Wings sent centre Nate Danielson, goaltender Michal Postava and left wing John Leonard to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday, the AHL affiliate announced.

Danielson has two assists in 13 games with Detroit this season. The Red Wings selected him ninth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.

Postava has won all five of his starts for Grand Rapids this season with a 1.20 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage. He earned his first NHL win in a shootout against the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 26.

Leonard has five goals and two assists in six games with Grand Rapids this season. He appeared in three games with Detroit during his call-up.

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