The Red Wings have recalled forward John Leonard from the Grand Rapids Griffins. The 28-year-old winger has been on a tear with the Griffins, folks — 6 goals and 4 assists in his first 7 games — building on a 33-goal, 64-point campaign last year that landed him on the AHL Second All-Star Team. He skated in 11 NHL games last season, picking up 2 goals and 2 assists.
The call comes with the Wings short up front, folks — Dylan Larkin suspended without pay, and Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton both out injured. Leonard joins the club ahead of the Florida trip.
Sources: NHL.com