DETROIT - Dennis Cholowski, the Detroit Red Wings' top pick in the 2016 draft (20th overall), has signed a standard WHL agreement with the Prince George Cougars.
The Red Wings have the option of having Cholowski, 19, play for their AHL affiliate Grand Rapids or sending him to the major junior ranks.
Cholowski, chances are, will return to juniors, where he can play a prominent role and better develop. He is not likely to crack a crowded Griffins defense that features Robbie Russo, Brian Lashoff, Vile Saarijarvi, Dylan McIlrath, Joe Hicketts, Dan Renouf, Filip Hronek and Libor Sulak.