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Joakim Andersson is a pending UFA with 3 points in 25 games for the Red Wings this season. His cap hit is below the $950K threshold for buryable deals, so if he clears and is assigned to Grand Rapids, there will be no residual hit against the Wings for having done so.
What isn't entirely clear right now is the reasoning behind this move's timing. The Red Wings currently have only 13 forwards on their roster who aren't on injured reserve.