AUSTIN CZARNIK NEWS

Signs with Swiss team Czarnik signed a one-year contract with SC Bern of Switzerland's National League on Saturday.

Impact 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.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Thursday Czarnik passed through waivers Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Saturday Czarnik (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Florida, according to the NHL media site

Impact 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.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Czarnik will miss Thursday's game against Carolina because of an illness, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Czarnik has an assist, 10 hits and nine blocks in 25 outings in 2023-24. Daniel Sprong will draw into the lineup Thursday after spending three straight contests as a healthy scratch.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Czarnik was recalled from the minors on Thursday.

Impact Czarnik has played 18 games with the big club, 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 they've lost six straight games. He will likely slide into the fourth line as Dylan Larkin will miss the next three games.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Czarnik was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Czarnik was called up from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down again Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.

Impact Czarnik was a scratch for Saturday's game versus the Devils, but he may be needed after the holiday break since Christian Fischer (undisclosed) was injured in the contest. Czarnik has one assist over 16 appearances in the NHL this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With big club Czarnik was promoted from AHL Grand Rapids on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Czarnik was promoted as an extra body Friday and did not get in the lineup against the Flyers. He's been limited to one point in 16 NHL appearances this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Czarnik was summoned from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday under emergency conditions.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Czarnik was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from AHL Czarnik was recalled from the minors Monday.

Impact Czarnik last played in the NHL back 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 and three blocks while averaging a mere 8:35 of ice time. Despite his limited offensive upside, Czarnik will almost certainly have to play versus Dallas on Monday due to several absent forwards.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Saturday The Red Wings placed Czarnik (lower body) on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Czarnik has missed four of the Red Wings last five games, including both in Sweden. He has only one assist in 11 games this season. Should he pass through waivers, Czarnik will likely be sent to AHL Grand Rapids.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Czarnik (lower body) will not be in the Detroit lineup Friday versus Toronto in Sweden, per Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Czarnik (lower body) will not play Thursday versus Ottawa in Sweden, according to Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Coach Derek Lalonde said on Friday that Czarnik (lower body) will not play Saturday versus Columbus.

Impact Czarnik was injured Thursday against the Canadiens. Czarnik has only one assist and 10 shots on goal in 11 games this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury Czarnik suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Canadiens, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Czarnik went feet first into the boards late in the third period after a collision with 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.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With NHL club Czarnik is currently listed on the 23-man roster, per the NHL media site, and was in attendance at Wednesday's practice, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Czarnik was reportedly moved to the minors Tuesday in what was presumably a cap-saving paper transaction. The 30-year-old center is poised to continue to fill a fourth-line role, though he could be the odd man out once Robby Fabbri (lower body) is cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Czarnik was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers apple in victory Czarnik recorded a primary assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact 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 he seemingly made the best of his 09:12 of ice time on the fourth line.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday Czarnik was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on waivers Per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Czarnik was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Friday.

Impact Czarnik saw action in 29 games with the Red Wings last season, scoring three times while adding two assists. The 30-year-old could be back with the Red Wings before the start of the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brushes twine in narrow loss Czarnik scored a goal among five shots in Thursday's 7-6 shootout loss to the Sabres.

Impact This was quite the productive performance for Czarnik, who registered a season high in shots, despite seeing only 9:12 of ice time in the see-saw battle. The Detroit native has three goals and two assists through 25 games; his role his limited and he's averaging just one shot per contest, but Czarnik is the type of player who can heat up offensively on short notice.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE