Austin Watson with the Tampa Bay Lightning

Austin Watson Assigned to Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday assigned forward Austin Watson to the Grand Rapids Griffins. The former 18th overall pick in 2010 suited up for 33 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season, showing four points (2-2-4), 93 penalty minutes and a plus-two rating. Watson has spent 11 seasons in the NHL since 2012-13 and has notched 118 points (60-58-118), 705 penalty minutes and a minus-three rating ... Full Story