Austin Watson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Red Wings recall Austin Watson under emergency conditions

The Detroit Red wings have recalled forward Austin Watson under emergency conditions. He will support the Wings as they approach a stretch of must-win games to keep their playoff hopes alive.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Red Wings recall Austin Watson, Brogan Rafferty

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that they’ve recalled forward Austin Watson and defenseman Brogan Rafferty from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Red Wings sign Austin Watson to one-year, two-way contract extension

The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday they signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The 33-year-old Watson has 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points and 94 penalty minutes in 51 games with the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Red Wings sign Austin Watson to one-year extension

The Red Wings are keeping one of their depth forwards around for a little while longer. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve signed winger Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / January 8

Two Detroit Red Wings AHL Players Named All-Stars

The Detroit Red Wings AHL affiliate the Grand Rapids Griffins are currently in first place in their division holding a six-point lead with a 20-10-3 record and a positive goal differential of +15.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Red Wings recall veteran left winger on emergency loan

He’s spent the entire 2024-25 campaign in the minors, aside from a one-day recall on Oct. 14.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 15

Red Wing Send Watson, Holl Back to Grand Rapids

The Detroit Red Wings, with no game scheduled until Thursday, reassigned Justin Holl and Austin Watson to the Grand Rapids Griffins Tuesday It’s possible that injured defenseman Jeff Petry or forward forward Christian Fischer will be ready to play against the New York Rangers Thursday.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Red Wings reassign pair of veterans

The Red Wings have returned a pair of veterans to the AHL.

Red Wings place goaltender on waivers after uninspiring performance

The best possible fictional hockey team

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Red Wings recall former first-round pick, assign goaltender

While the former first-round pick tries to return to the role of NHL fourth-line grinder that he’s become used to, the goaltender will prepare for his first extended stint in the minors since the 2019-20 season.

Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / October 8

Kent Hughes Just Got the Chance to Easily Acquire His Tough Fourth-Line Player in Austin Watson

As reported by several sources, including Maxime Truman (DLC), and as we mentioned in the following text: The Montreal Canadiens would like to acquire a tough player.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Red Wings sign former 1st round pick, then waives him

The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract and placed him on waivers Monday afternoon. Watson, initially joined the Red Wings on a professional tryout agreement in August, contributing an assist in four preseason games.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 7

What the Austin Watson Signing Means for the Red Wings’ Roster

The Detroit Red Wings have signed winger Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract. Going into training camp Watson went to Red Wings’ training camp on a PTO (professional tryout).

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 7

Red Wings Sign Watson to One-Year, Two-Way Contract

Michigan native tough guy Austin Watson has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Right wing Watson came to the Red Wings’ training camp on Professional Tryout Offer (PTO) and earned a place in the organization.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Red Wings sign Austin Watson to one-year, two-way contract

On Monday, the Detroit Red Wings announced they have signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2024-25 season. The final terms, including the cap hit, have yet to be disclosed.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7