Detroit — Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is headed to Grand Rapids to get in some work.
The Red Wings assigned Nedeljkovic to their minor-league affiliate Wednesday, after the slumping goaltender made only two starts since Nov. 30, the last one on Dec. 8 (which was also Nedeljkovic's last appearance).
Nedeljkovic, 26, has played in nine games this season, posting a 2-4-2 record, with a 4.09 goals-against average and .880 save percentage.
The move means Magnus Hellberg, who has been in net for two of the Wings' last three victories, will temporarily remain the backup to Ville Husso.