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John Leonard heads to the Red Wings and Nolan Moyle comes up from Toledo

The Good Day Grand Rapids teamFrom the Nov. 2 edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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The Detroit Red Wings recalled forward John Leonard from the on Sunday, and the Griffins recalled forward Nolan Moyle from the ECHL's . The move follows Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Blues and gives coach Todd McLellan another offensive option while Detroit deals with injuries.

Leonard went from a Rockford hat trick to a Detroit recall

  1. Dec. 2025Leonard makes his Red Wings debut against the New York Islanders.
  2. Oct. 18Leonard has a hat trick and a four-point night against Rockford.
  3. Nov. 1The Red Wings recall Leonard and the recall Moyle.

Moyle, a four-year pro, made his AHL debut with Grand Rapids last season.

  • Power-play goals: Leonard has four, tied for third in the AHL
  • Last season: 33 goals in 47 games for Leonard, second in AHL
  • Moyle: 27 years old, from Pinehurst, North Carolina

Leonard has played two more games than Moyle for Grand Rapids this season

John LeonardMeasureNolan Moyle
6Games with Griffins4
2Penalty minutes5

Sources: Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit Sports Nation

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