In the latest set of roster moves made possible by Brad Stuart’s long-term injured reserve status, the Red Wings have sent Justin Abdelkader back to the Grand Rapids Griffins and called up Darren Helm.
Ville Leino remains with Detroit.
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Coach Mike Babcock said Abdelkader really impressed him with his time in Detroit.
“He’s going to play on our team for a long, long time,” Babcock said. “Still going to finish the rest of the year in (Grand Rapids) and going to battle for a job next year here. We got Helmer down there, (and) he’s more than ready now that he’s healthy.”