Red Wings Prospect Leaves Griffins

When the Detroit Red Wings signed center Theo Rochette as a European free agent in the summer months, the hope…

By Bob Duff · Detroit Hockey Now

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:13 PM

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Detroit Red Wings prospect Theo Rochette has taken a personal leave of absence from the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
The Griffins stated that there would be no further comment on Rochette's situation.
Rochette has not been suspended by either the Griffins or the Red Wings organization.

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The Grand Rapids Griffins announced on Monday that Detroit Red Wings prospect Theo Rochette has taken a personal leave of absence from the team. The Griffins stated there would be no further comment regarding the circumstances surrounding his departure, and unlike Dylan Larkin, Rochette has not been issued a suspension by the organization.

Rochette, a 24-year-old Swiss international center, signed with Detroit as a European free agent over the summer following a standout season with Lausanne HC. Through nine AHL games with Grand Rapids this season, he recorded one goal and four assists.

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