David Booth
LW FA
Sun 4/8/18 11:30 PM

Booth recorded five points through 28 games in the 2017-18 campaign.
EDGE Analysis
Nevermind the scant output, as it was surprising that Booth even made the team out of training camp and stuck around for the regular-season finale. However, he'll be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and Booth didn't find any suitors after getting waived in November, so he'll be hard-pressed to find work with any other club. The winger ultimately signing a professional tryout agreement -- as he did with the Red Wings ahead of this season -- can't be ruled out, though.

David Booth
LW FA
Fri 1/26/18 12:28 PM

Booth was called up to Detroit on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Since Booth has plateaued at the NHL level, he'll trade places with Dominic Turgeon, who's a rookie in need of all the experience he can get. Neither play possesses value in the fantasy arena since they're fourth-line contributors when performing on the big stage.

David Booth
LW FA
Wed 1/24/18 3:47 PM

Booth was sent down to AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Booth's demotion seemed to be only a matter of time after the Red Wings placed him on waivers. The veteran at least made the decision difficult for team brass, after he registered a goal against the Devils on Monday. The Michigan native should remain atop the list of potential call-ups, so fantasy owners shouldn't be surprised to see him back in the NHL soon.

David Booth
LW FA
Tue 1/23/18 11:36 AM

Booth potted his fourth goal of the season in Monday's 3-0 road win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Booth was waived earlier in the day, but the Red Wings opted to leave him active in New Jersey. This turned out to be a wise move, as he his second-period blast from the point doubled the lead for the visitors. The Michigan native has now been waived three times this season, but we've yet to see him actually play for AHL Grand Rapids.

David Booth
LW FA
Mon 1/22/18 12:16 PM

Booth was designated for waivers Monday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Considering Booth has frequently served as a healthy scratch, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him land on the waiver wire. While the Red Wings could move the winger down to the minors as soon as he clears, it could also be preemptive. It could also be an indication that Justin Abdelkader (lower body) is ready to play against the Devils on Monday.

David Booth
LW FA
Sun 1/21/18 5:01 PM

Booth has four points (three goals, one assist) through 17 games this season.
EDGE Analysis
We were shocked to see Booth earn an NHL contract after signing a PTO with the Red Wings in time for training camp. After all, he'd spent the prior two seasons in the KHL with ho-hum results -- 10 goals and 14 assists over 42 games between Vladivostok Admiral and Omsk Avangard, respectively. Lower-body injuries to Darren Helm and Justin Abdelkader should keep Booth away from the press box, but he's firmly entrenched in a bottom-six role and not worth owning in any fantasy setup.

David Booth
LW FA
Wed 12/13/17 3:54 PM

Booth (undisclosed) is listed as healthy scratch for Wednesday's home game against the Bruins, NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This move doesn't make a ton of sense given that the Red Wings have reassigned Tyler Bertuzzi to AHL Grand Rapids, but there's a chance that forward/defenseman Luke Witkowski lines up on the left wing versus the B's in this next game. Booth sank three goals in four games prior to his injury, though his playing time has been scarce and he remains waiver fodder in most leagues.

David Booth
LW FA
Sat 12/9/17 1:06 PM

Booth (undisclosed) is listed as an injured scratch for Saturday's matinee against the Blues, per NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Booth had three goals in four games before sustaining his injury, but he won't be available Saturday. He remains day-to-day ahead of Monday's home contest against the Panthers.

David Booth
LW FA
Fri 12/8/17 2:50 PM

Booth (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Blues, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Booth has only averaged 6:39 of ice time in nine games with the Red Wings this season, so fantasy owners shouldn't need to concern themselves with his availability for Saturday's tilt. His status Detroit's matchup with St. Louis should be confirmed prior to puck drop Saturday afternoon.

David Booth
LW FA
Sun 11/26/17 1:30 AM

Booth scored twice Saturday in a 4-3 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
His ice time has been sorely limited and he was even waived at the start of November. But Booth's resilience and patience were rewarded Saturday. His value is minimal given his injury history and his lack of ice time.