Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Thu 4/18/24 2:47 PM

Czarnik passed through waivers Thursday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old was placed on waivers Wednesday. He inked a two-year, two-way deal in July of 2022 with Detroit and played in 63 games over two seasons, scoring three times and adding three assists. He played 36 games with AHL Grand Rapids this season, scoring nine times and adding 17 helpers. He will likely return to Grand Rapids for the AHL playoffs before becoming a UFA at the end of the season.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Sat 3/30/24 12:24 PM

Czarnik (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Florida, according to the NHL media site
EDGE Analysis
Czarnik was sidelined Thursday with an illness that made its way through the Wings' dressing room, though the 31-year-old forward will return to a four-line role Saturday against the Panthers. Czarnik has one assist while averaging. 8:41 minutes across 25 games this season.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Thu 3/28/24 7:16 PM

Czarnik will miss Thursday's game against Carolina because of an illness, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Czarnik has an assist, 10 hits and nine blocks in 25 outings in 2023-24. Due to Czarnik being unavailable, Daniel Sprong will draw into the lineup Thursday after spending three straight contests as a healthy scratch.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Thu 3/14/24 10:09 AM

Czarnik was recalled from the minors Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Czarnik has played 18 games with the big club this season, registering one assist and seven hits. The 31-year-old is in his second season with Detroit and will look to provide some spark as the Red Wings have lost six straight games. He will likely slide into a fourth-line role against Arizona on Thursday.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Sat 12/30/23 2:39 PM

Czarnik was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Czarnik has chipped in one assist, 14 shots on goal and six blocked shots over 18 appearances with the Red Wings this season. Detroit also sent down Jonatan Berggren on Saturday because Joe Veleno (undisclosed) and Christian Fischer (upper body) are expected to return to the lineup Sunday against Boston.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Tue 12/26/23 6:05 PM

Czarnik was called up from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Czarnik will rejoin the big club after staying in the minors through the holiday break. The 31-year-old could slot into Christian Fischer's (upper body) fourth-line role after Fischer was placed on injured reserve.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Sat 12/23/23 11:26 PM

Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Czarnik was a scratch for Saturday's game versus the Devils, but he may be needed after the holiday break since Christian Fischer (undisclosed) was injured in the contest. Czarnik has one assist over 16 appearances in the NHL this season.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Fri 12/22/23 8:59 PM

Czarnik was promoted from AHL Grand Rapids on Friday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Czarnik was promoted as an extra body Friday and did not get in the lineup against the Flyers. He's been limited to one point in 16 NHL appearances this season.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Thu 12/21/23 9:44 PM

Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Czarnik was called up under emergency conditions Tuesday, so he can still be moved during the NHL roster freeze. He may be back up with the big club for Friday's game versus the Flyers.

Austin Czarnik
C/RW FA
Tue 12/19/23 1:23 PM

Czarnik was summoned from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday under emergency conditions.
EDGE Analysis
In a corresponding move, Klim Kostin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. Czarnik has one assist and 12 shots on goal in 15 appearances this season with the Red Wings. He will probably occupy a spot on the fourth line against Winnipeg on Wednesday.