Red Wings Recall Trio from Grand Rapids

Team faces injuries to top centers Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Detroit Red Wings have recalled three players from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids - Sheldon Dries, John Leonard, and Eduard Tralmaks - as the team deals with injuries to top centers Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp. Head coach Todd McLellan says Copp is doubtful for Thursday's game and Larkin is doubtful for the remainder of the week.

Why it matters

The Red Wings are in a precarious position, sitting outside the playoff picture and facing a tough upcoming schedule. Losing their top two centers is a major blow that could derail their postseason hopes if they can't quickly recover and get healthy.

The details

The Red Wings blew a late lead against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, losing in dramatic fashion. Now they'll have to try to turn things around without Larkin and Copp, who are both sidelined with lower-body injuries. The team has recalled Sheldon Dries, John Leonard, and Eduard Tralmaks from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids to help fill the void.

  • On March 11, 2026, the Red Wings recalled the trio of players from Grand Rapids.
  • The Red Wings face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday and the Dallas Stars on Saturday.

The players

Dylan Larkin

The Red Wings' top center who is doubtful to play for the remainder of the week due to a lower-body injury.

Andrew Copp

The Red Wings' second-line center who is doubtful to play on Thursday due to a lower-body injury.

Sheldon Dries

One of the players recalled from the Red Wings' AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids to help fill the void left by the Larkin and Copp injuries.

John Leonard

One of the players recalled from the Red Wings' AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids to help fill the void left by the Larkin and Copp injuries.

Eduard Tralmaks

One of the players recalled from the Red Wings' AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids to help fill the void left by the Larkin and Copp injuries.

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What they’re saying

“Copp is doubtful for Thursday and Dylan Larkin is doubtful for the remainder of the week.”

— Todd McLellan, Head Coach (wingingitinmotown.com)

What’s next

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