Dries was named the AHL Player of the Week on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Dries is one of many players having an excellent year for AHL Grand Rapids. Last week, he accumulated two goals, four assists and a plus-8 rating over three appearances. He's at 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) over 22 appearances this season. However, he continues to wait for a call-up opportunity.

Dries scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 6-3 win over Texas on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dries posted his second multi-point effort of the season. He's up to five goals, 13 points, 30 shots on net and a plus-8 rating over 13 appearances. Dries last played in the NHL in 2022-23, but he could be a veteran call-up option for a bottom-six spot if the Red Wings need forward depth later in the year.

Dries was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dries spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors with AHL Grand Rapids, generating 25 goals and 15 helpers in 65 regular-season tilts before adding two points in three playoff appearances. While the 31-year-old does have NHL experience, he hasn't played in a game in the league since 2022-23, when he suited up 63 times for the Canucks. If he can keep scoring at a high level in the minors, Dries may force his way into the Red Wings' roster at some point.

Dries was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dries' demotion could be a good sign for Michael Rasmussen's (upper body) return Thursday versus Utah. It's also possible Dries getting sent down will be a paper move or will lead to another forward getting recalled. The 30-year-old did not play during his eight-day stint with the big club.

Dries was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first promotion of the season for Dries, who passed through waivers back in October. If the 30-year-old center were to get into a game for the Red Wings, it would be his debut for the organization since signing a two-year deal back in July. The Michigan native has been putting up solid offensive production in the minors this year, generating 19 goals and eight helpers in 48 outings with the Griffins.

Dries was waived by the Red Wings on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dries signed a two-way deal with the Red Wings in early July and was unable to earn an Opening Night roster spot for the 2024-25 season. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll likely spend most of this season in the minors.

Dries signed a two-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Dries racked up 29 goals and 52 points in 55 regular-season contests for AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24. He has 16 goals and 26 points in 122 NHL appearances in his career. Dries will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

Dries was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Abbotsford.

EDGE Analysis

Dries tallied career highs in goals (11) and points (17) in 63 games last year, but it appears he'll open the 2023-24 season with AHL Abottsford if he clears waivers. Dries figures to be one of the first men up should Vancouver need additional forward depth this year.

Dries scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Dries' tally came in the final minute of the game. The 28-year-old has three goals and 20 shots over his last 12 appearances. He's up to a career-high 11 goals with five helpers, 81 shots on net, 64 hits and a minus-8 rating. His tally Thursday was his second career shorthanded goal, the other one coming back in 2018-19 with the Avalanche.

Dries scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Dries is hardly a consistent scorer, but he's put up four goals and an assist over his last 12 outings. His tally Saturday was his 10th of the year, doubling up the five he had in the first four years of his career. He's at 15 points, 69 shots on net, 61 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 46 contests overall.