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Red Wings Bolstering Depth in Grand Rapids
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The Red Wings have signed right wing Chase Stillman to a two way contract worth $850k. The former 29th overall pick in the 2021 draft has been signed to replenish Grand Rapids' depleted forward corps .
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The New Jersey Devils drafted Stillman but the now 21-year-old never appeared in game action for the main roster. The Devils traded him to the Penguins during the 2024-25 season, and he was later part of the trade that brought Arturs Silovs to the Steel city last year. The 6'0 winger played the last three years in the American Hockey League, most recently with the Abbotsford Canucks. His contract with Grand Rapids this year is reportedly worth $90k .
Stillman had 3 goals and 6 assists in 24 games last year for Abbotsford in an injury shortened season. The young forward broke his fibula in two places last October, and while the injury didn't require surgery, Stillman didn't play again until February.
Stillman's most productive season was his first in the AHL, with 24 points in 54 games. Grand Rapids meanwhile, has had to say goodbye to several of its most productive forwards, including Amadeus Lombardi (who is now with the Devils organization) and Eduards Tralmaks , who signed with the Edmonton Oilers .
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Stillman hasn't quite lived up to the draft pedigree of the 29th overall pick, but the Red Wings and Griffins are in need of forward depth, and Stillman is the kind of low risk swing that could pay dividends. Even if its just to relieve some of the pressure on goaltenders Michal Postava and Trey Augustine .
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