Czarnik signed a one-year contract with SC Bern of Switzerland's National League on Saturday.
Czarnik produced 10 goals and 28 points in 38 regular-season contests for AHL Grand Rapids in 2023-24. He added four tallies and four helpers in nine playoff outings. The 31-year-old forward also had one assist and 24 shots on goal in 34 regular-season appearances with the Red Wings during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Clears waivers Thursday
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Czarnik passed through waivers Thursday, per CapFriendly.
The 31-year-old was placed on waivers Wednesday. He inked a two-year, two-way deal in July of 2022 with Detroit and played in 63 games over two seasons, scoring three times and adding three assists. He played 36 games with AHL Grand Rapids this season, scoring nine times and adding 17 helpers. He will likely return to Grand Rapids for the AHL playoffs before becoming a UFA at the end of the season.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Back in action Saturday
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Czarnik (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Florida, according to the NHL media site
Czarnik was sidelined Thursday with an illness that made its way through the Wings' dressing room, though the 31-year-old forward will return to a four-line role Saturday against the Panthers. Czarnik has one assist while averaging. 8:41 minutes across 25 games this season.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Recalled from AHL
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Czarnik was recalled from the minors Thursday.
Czarnik has played 18 games with the big club this season, registering one assist and seven hits. The 31-year-old is in his second season with Detroit and will look to provide some spark as the Red Wings have lost six straight games. He will likely slide into a fourth-line role against Arizona on Thursday.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Dropped to minors
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Czarnik was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.
Czarnik has chipped in one assist, 14 shots on goal and six blocked shots over 18 appearances with the Red Wings this season. Detroit also sent down Jonatan Berggren on Saturday because Joe Veleno (undisclosed) and Christian Fischer (upper body) are expected to return to the lineup Sunday against Boston.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Rejoins big club
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Czarnik was called up from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.
Czarnik will rejoin the big club after staying in the minors through the holiday break. The 31-year-old could slot into Christian Fischer's (upper body) fourth-line role after Fischer was placed on injured reserve.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Sent down again
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Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.
Czarnik was a scratch for Saturday's game versus the Devils, but he may be needed after the holiday break because Christian Fischer (upper body) was injured in the contest. Czarnik has one assist over 16 appearances in the NHL this season.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Returns to AHL
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Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Czarnik was called up under emergency conditions Tuesday, so he can still be moved during the NHL roster freeze. He may be back up with the big club for Friday's game versus the Flyers.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Recalled from minors
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Czarnik was summoned from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday under emergency conditions.
In a corresponding move, Klim Kostin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. Czarnik has one assist and 12 shots on goal in 15 appearances this season with the Red Wings. He will probably occupy a spot on the fourth line against Winnipeg on Wednesday.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Sent to AHL
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Czarnik was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.
In a corresponding move, Dylan Larkin (upper body) was activated from injured reserve. Czarnik has contributed one assist, 12 shots on goal and five blocked shots in 15 outings for the Red Wings this campaign.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Called up from AHL
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Czarnik was recalled from the minors Monday.
Czarnik last played in the NHL on Nov. 9 against the Canadiens before serving as a healthy scratch for his next three games. In his 11 outings this year, the Detroit native managed just one assist, 10 shots on goal and three blocked shots while averaging a mere 8:35 of ice time per game. Despite his limited offensive upside, Czarnik will almost certainly have to play versus Dallas on Monday due to the absences of several forwards.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Unavailable Friday
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Czarnik (lower body) will not be in the lineup Friday versus Toronto in Sweden, per Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site.
Czarnik will sit out his fourth game in the last five contests, including both games in Sweden. Czarnik has one helper in 11 games this season. He could return Wednesday versus New Jersey as the Red Wings will return to North America following Friday's tilt with the Maple Leafs.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Not playing Thursday
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Czarnik (lower body) will not play Thursday versus Ottawa in Sweden, according to Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site.
It will be the third game in the last four contests that Czarnik will be forced to miss. Coach Derek Lalonde is hopeful that Czarnik can return Friday versus the Maple Leafs. Czarnik has only one assist in 11 games this season.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Not playing Saturday
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Coach Derek Lalonde said Friday that Czarnik (lower body) will not play Saturday versus Columbus.
Czarnik was injured Thursday against the Canadiens and was seen leaving the dressing room on crutches. Czarnik has only one assist and 10 shots on goal in 11 games this season. The Red Wings have yet to release an expected timetable for his return, but it looks like he could miss multiple contests.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Sustains lower-body injury
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Czarnik suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Canadiens, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Czarnik went feet first into the boards late in the third period after a collision with Montreal's Jordan Harris. There was no update on Czarnik's status after the contest. The 30-year-old can be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Drops to AHL
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Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
This may be a paper move, as the Red Wings are off until Thursday. Czarnik's reassignment leaves them with 11 forwards on the roster. He has one assist in eight games this season.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Delivers apple in victory
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Czarnik recorded a primary assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.
Czarnik was nearly checked into the sideboards on the rush, but he slipped away and perfectly timed a helper to Alex DeBrincat for Detroit's first goal of the game. This was a case of Czarnik capitalizing on an opportunity with Robby Fabbri still tending to an undisclosed injury, and Czarnik seemingly made the best of his 9:12 of ice time on the fourth line.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Called up Sunday
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Czarnik was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.
Zach Aston-Reese was sent down in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old Czarnik played 29 games with Detroit last season, tallying three goals and five points. He'll likely slot into a bottom-six role.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Heads back to AHL
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Czarnik was sent down to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Czarnik played in eight games this month for Detroit, failing to record a point. Overall, the 30-year-old forward has two goals and an assist in 20 NHL contests this season. There's a chance that Czarnik is recalled before the Red Wings' next game Tuesday, as they have only 11 healthy forwards.
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Red Wings' Austin Czarnik: Headed back to minors
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Czarnik was sent down to AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday.
Czarnik will likely be recalled ahead of Saturday's matchup with Colorado and could find himself in the lineup, especially if Robby Fabbri (lower body) is sidelined. In addition to Czarnik, the Wings reassigned Matt Luff who is likely also in the mix for a spot in the lineup if brought back up.
