Jack Campbell, a former Dallas Stars draft pick, announced his retirement from playing and transition to coaching.
Campbell signed with the Red Wings two years ago but never suited up for the NHL club, spending most of his time with the Grand Rapids Griffins, where he appeared in 14 regular‑season games before entering the NHL Player Assistance program.
During a brief playoff stint with Grand Rapids he saw action in two games, but the episode marked the end of a limited North American adventure that had begun after his Dallas draft selection.
The organization used the move to signal confidence in younger talent, promoting Michal Postava to the top of the depth chart while trading away Sebastian Cossa and bringing in Daniil Tarasov.
Postava, a Czech prospect who had been waiting for his chance, now shares the crease with Tarasov, a 23‑year‑old netminder signed from the KHL, and Trey Augustine, a Michigan State alum who will make his professional debut for the Griffins this fall.
Adding to the mix, 29‑year‑old defenseman Marcus Crawford returns to the Grand Rapids roster after stints abroad in the British EIHL and the ECHL, bringing veteran presence to a group that will be tested night after night.
A fresh look between the pipes
Coach Derek Lalonde and general manager Steve Yzerman have emphasized that the competition will be merit‑based, with the hope that the new tandem can stabilize a position that has been a revolving door for the past decade.
The Red Wings’ management believes the blend of experience and youthful upside will give the club a more reliable option in net, allowing the team to focus on its offensive identity as it prepares for the upcoming season.