Griffins goalie Michal Postava gets called up to Detroit for the West Coast road trip.
Postava Called Up; Larkin's List Grows to 10
October 22, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Detroit Red Wings called up goaltender Michal Postava from the Grand Rapids Griffins to join them on their West Coast road trip Detroit Hockey Now, a move that sparked speculation about potential injury or illness to one of the team's current netminders. Meanwhile, the ongoing Dylan Larkin saga continued to dominate headlines as the former captain expanded his trade list to ten teams Detroit Hockey Now, giving the organization more flexibility in finding a destination but also highlighting the complexity of the situation—team executive Jimmy Devellano stated the two sides have "kissed and made up," yet the trade request remains firmly in place Detroit Free Press — Red Wings (via Google News).
The Larkin expansion represents a significant shift in negotiations, though finding the right fit may still prove difficult given the specific needs and cap situations of potential suitors. On the roster front, the Wings continue to develop young talent, with defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka demonstrating why he deserves increased ice time, while forward Nate Danielson works to find his footing with organizational support. The team also faces a looming decision on restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson, whose next contract could command significant money.
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