A news release from the team today. More to come from freep.com.
The Detroit Red Wings today assigned defenseman Jakub Kindl to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the Red Wings activated defenseman Niklas Kronwall from injured reserve.
Kindl, 29, has appeared in 25 games for the Red Wings this season, totaling six points (2-4-6), a plus-three rating, 14 penalty minutes, 13 hits and 15 blocked shots. The 6-foot-3, 199-lb., blueliner has also seen action in nine games for Grand Rapids this year, notching three points (2-1-3), 12 penalty minutes and 22 shots on goal.