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Griffins Sign Red Wings Prospect to PTO
TL;DR
The Grand Rapids Griffins have signed Red Wings prospect Noah Dower-Nilsson to a professional tryout as they advance in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs.
Key points
- Grand Rapids Griffins signed Noah Dower-Nilsson
- Dower-Nilsson is a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings
- Signing is part of the AHL Calder Cup playoffs
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Noah Dower-Nilsson
As they continue in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs, the Grand Rapids Griffins are bolstering the depth of their lineup with another Detroit Red Wings prospect.
On Monday, the Griffins announced that they have signed forward Noah Dower-Nilsson to a professional tryout.
The decision by the Griffins to add Dower-Nilsson to the roster raises further concern that Nate Danielson won’t be healthy in time to help Grand Rapids during this playoff run. Danielson is out with a lower-body injury, which is suspected to be a hip ailment.
Dower-Nilsson can play on the wing or center, so his presence on the roster would supply the Griffins with some much-needed depth down the middle. He’s the seventh Red Wings draftee to join the Griffins since late in the 2025-2 AHL season.
Others added to the Grand Rapids roster include goalie Trey Augustine, defenseman Anton Johansson, and forwards Eddie Genborg, Jesse Kiiskinen, Dylan James, and Kienan Draper.
Already, Johansson (two games) and Genborg (one game) have appeared in the Calder Cup playoffs. Grand Rapids and the Manitoba Moose are in a 1-1 deadlock in their best-of-five Central Division semifinal.
Q&A
Who is Noah Dower-Nilsson and what team did he sign with?
Noah Dower-Nilsson is a forward prospect for the Detroit Red Wings who has signed a professional tryout with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
What are the AHL Calder Cup playoffs?
The AHL Calder Cup playoffs are a postseason tournament in the American Hockey League where teams compete for the Calder Cup championship.
What does a professional tryout (PTO) mean for a player?
A professional tryout (PTO) allows a player to join a team for a limited time to showcase their skills, potentially leading to a contract.