Red Wings Place Andrew Copp on Injured Reserve, Recall Sheldon Dries

The Detroit Red Wings have placed center Andrew Copp on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury sustained during a recent game against the Minnesota Wild, with no clear timeline for his return. In response, the team recalled center Sheldon Dries from the Grand Rapids Griffins. Copp, who has been a significant player for the Red Wings, will miss at least the next three games, including an upcoming Stadium Series game. Coach Todd McLellan indicated that the injury may take longer to recover from than initially expected. Dries, while serving as a temporary replacement, has had a less productive season compared to previous years, but adds depth to the roster as the Red Wings navigate multiple injuries among their forwards. Additionally, fellow forward Michael Rasmussen is also sidelined, further complicating the team's lineup decisions.