Update (11:08 PM): I saw Griffins GM Bob McNamara tonight before their game vs Manitoba (which the Griffins won 5-4 in a shootout!) and he said that Norton “has some issues to work out” but he expects him to report to GR in five or six days. -Sarah
Brad Norton has returned from the IR only to be sent down to make room for the young Valtteri Filppula. He was assigned to Grand Rapids by the Red Wings and cleared waivers at noon today. He may not be willing to report, however, he said after today’s morning skate. Ansar Khan notes he would have the option of playing in Europe, should he so choose. Norton said he would have to talk things over with his wife before making a decision.
The Wings appreciated Norton’s physical game, something they are usually criticized for lacking, but they were too impressed by Filppula’s all-around abilities to let him go. In the end, Norton was the victim of the Wing’s limited roster spaces and their need for offensive talent.
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