AUSTIN
WATSON
#24 -
RW
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
238 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
9
years
Debut
Apr 7, 2013
Born
Jan 13, 1992
(33 yrs)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Drafted
Drafted by Nashville in 2010 (1/18).
Drafted from
Peterborough (OHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | G Goals
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A Assists
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Pts Points
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+/- Plus Minus
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PIM Penalty Minutes
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PPG Power Play Goals
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PPPTS | SHG Shorthanded Goals
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GWG Game Winning Goals
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S Shots
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TOI/GP Time On Ice Per Game
|
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-02 |
|
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | DNP |
| 2025-10-31 |
|
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | DNP |
| 2025-10-30 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | DNP |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-30 |
Recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
|
| 2025-10-01 |
Placed on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings for the purpose of being assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
|
| 2025-04-08 |
Recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) on an emergency basis.
|
| 2025-04-03 |
Assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
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| 2025-03-21 |
Recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) on an emergency basis.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Cup | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2011-12 |
| OHL | Wayne Gretzky Trophy Playoff MVP | 2011-12 |
News
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Rotowire
Thu, Oct 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Red Wings called up Watson from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday.
Rotowire
Wed, Oct 01, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Watson was placed on waivers by Detroit on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports
Scouting Report
The definition of a role-playing forward, he is big and strong, skates well and is a reliable two-way presence. He has never been much of a scorer at the NHL level; he lacks the natural offensive instincts that would enable him to play further up in the lineup.
Long Range Potential: Big depth winger.
