Former Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader has re-emerged in North American hockey. The Grand Rapids Griffins announced Friday that they have signed the 34-year-old forward to a pro tryout contract.
UPDATE: The Griffins on Friday signed left wing Justin Abdelkader to a professional tryout. #GoGRG
Details >> https://t.co/pDtRkMhwor pic.twitter.com/ND0vW42Oit— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 21, 2022Abdelkader needs no introduction from us. He spent 13 years wearing the Winged Wheel, before that with the Griffins and Michigan State Spartans. The Red Wings cut ties with the Muskegon native in 2020 when Steve Yzerman bought out the remainder of his contract.