Detroit Red Wings Re-Sign Carter Gylander to One-Year Deal
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The 6-foot-5 goaltender returns to the organization on a two-way contract following a strong showing in the minors.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed goaltender Carter Gylander to a one-year, two-way contract, according to Sports Illustrated. The team did not disclose further contract details for the 25-year-old, who was originally a seventh-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.
Gylander's return follows a 2025-26 campaign where he split time between the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye and the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Reporting from Sports Illustrated notes that Gylander appeared in 34 games for the Walleye, recording a 20-9 record, a .901 save percentage, and a 2.78 goals-against average. During his eight-game stint with the Griffins, he posted a 7-0 record, a 1.62 goals-against average, and a .942 save percentage.
The move provides the Red Wings with additional depth in a fluid goaltending chart. As reported by Sports Illustrated, the organization's current options include veteran John Gibson, newcomer Daniil Tarasov, and top prospect Sebastian Cossa. While Gylander is expected to start the 2026-27 season in the minor leagues, the team views him as a familiar option within their development system who can be called up if necessary.