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Red Wings Reassign Shine and Dries to AHL After NHL Debuts
Detroit looks to balance roster and development for young forwards
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Detroit Red Wings have reassigned forwards Dominik Shine and Sheldon Dries to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. Shine recently made his NHL debut with the Red Wings, while Dries has NHL experience with the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks. The moves aim to continue the players' development in the AHL while maintaining roster flexibility for the Red Wings.
Why it matters
The reassignment of Shine and Dries highlights the Red Wings' strategy of carefully managing their roster and player development pipeline. Both players have shown promise at the AHL level and have earned NHL opportunities, but the team believes they can continue to grow their game with more playing time in the minors.
The details
Dominik Shine, 32, has been a standout performer for the Griffins this season, ranking second on the team with 21 goals and 36 points. He was recently named the 19th captain in Griffins history. Sheldon Dries, 31, has also been a key contributor for Grand Rapids, leading the team in power play goals. Dries has 122 games of NHL experience with the Avalanche and Canucks.
- Shine made his NHL debut with the Red Wings during the 2024-25 season.
- Dries has played in the NHL since the 2018-19 season.
The players
Dominik Shine
A 32-year-old forward who has played 518 games in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, where he has amassed 220 points and 585 penalty minutes. Shine recently served as the 19th captain in Griffins history.
Sheldon Dries
A 31-year-old forward who has played 122 games in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks, recording 26 points. Dries has also compiled 278 points over 379 games in the AHL with multiple teams.
What’s next
The Red Wings will continue to monitor the development of Shine and Dries in the AHL, with the potential to recall them to the NHL roster as needed throughout the season.
The takeaway
The reassignment of Shine and Dries to the AHL demonstrates the Red Wings' commitment to carefully managing their roster and player development pipeline, ensuring their young prospects have the opportunity to continue growing their game at the appropriate level.
