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Red Wings Recall Michal Postava; Place Albert Johansson On IR

The Detroit Red Wings announced they recalled netminder Michal Postava from the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL under emergency conditions. In a corresponding roster move, the Red Wings placed defenseman Albert Johansson on the injured reserve. It’s not a…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:30 PM
Red Wings Recall Michal Postava; Place Albert Johansson On IR
Key Things to Know
  • Detroit recalled goalie Michal Postava from the AHL and placed defenseman Albert Johansson on injured reserve.
  • Postava's emergency recall comes after starting goaltender John Gibson suffered a lower-body injury.
  • Johansson has missed five games with an undisclosed injury, with his IR stint retroactive to October 24.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled goaltender Michal Postava from the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions. In a corresponding roster transaction, Detroit placed defenseman Albert Johansson on injured reserve retroactive to October 24.

Postava's recall follows a lower-body injury to netminder John Gibson, leaving Daniil Tarasov in line for starts. The 24-year-old Postava recently earned his first NHL win on October 26 against the Edmonton Oilers and was named AHL Goalie of the Month after posting a 5-0 record, a 1.20 GAA, and a .955 save percentage.

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