Detroit — Justin Abdelkader is back in the Red Wings' organization.
Abdelkader signed a professional tryout Friday with the minor-league affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins.
Abdelkader, who'll be 34 on Feb. 25, was bought out of his seven-year, $29.75 million contract in October 2020. He is due two-thirds of his remaining salary ($9.5 million), resulting in a total buyout of $6.33 million.
For the Wings, Abdelkader will count against the salary cap through the 2025-26 season: $1.81 million last season, $2.31 million in each of this season and 2022-23, and $1.1 million the following three years.