Bernard-Docker cleared waivers and has been assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
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Jacob Bernard-Docker
Age: 26Position: D
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Bernard-Docker (upper-body) has been activated from IR.
Bernard-Docker was fighting for one of Detroit's final defensive spots after signing a two-year, $1.6 million AAV contract extension in the offseason, but has not had a chance to play in the opening week of the season due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old is entering his seventh NHL season and second with the Red Wings after putting up a goal, five points and 25 PIMs in 63 games last season.
Bernard-Docker is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Bernard-Docker was fighting for one of Detroit's final defensive spots after signing a two-year, $1.6 million AAV contract extension in the offseason, but is now considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old is entering his seventh NHL season and second with the Red Wings after putting up a goal, five points and 25 PIMs in 63 games last season.
Bernard-Docker is a healthy scratch for Monday's game in Tampa Bay.
Bernard-Docker will sit out the penultimate game of the Red Wings season on Monday in favour of Axel Sandin-Pellikka. Bernard-Docker has appeared in 63 games for the Red Wings this season, tallying one goal and four assists.
Bernard-Docker will draw into the Red Wings lineup on Thursday.
Bernard-Docker will immediately re-enter the lineup after sitting out Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets. Axel Sandin-Pellikka will sit in his place.
Bernard-Docker is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets.
Bernard-Docker will be the odd-man out on Tuesday as Justin Faulk returns from a lower-body injury. Bernard-Docker has appeared in 61 games this season, tallying one goal and four assists.
2-year, $3,200,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Expires 2028 (UFA).
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2026-03-25T23:59:00.000Z
Detroit has signed Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year extension worth $1.6 million AAV ($3.2M total).
The two-year extension means the Red Wings avoid letting Bernard-Docker hit restricted free agency this summer, and will instead keep him locked up through the 2027-28 season. Bernard-Docker has appeared in 55 games for the Red Wings this season, registering zero goals and four assists.
Bernard-Docker will draw back into Detroit's lineup vs. Dallas on Tuesday.
Bernard-Docker will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Bernard-Docker will draw into the Red Wings lineup on Saturday.
Bernard-Docker will draw into the Red Wings lineup on Tuesday.
Bernard-Docker will slot in on Tuesday after sitting out Saturday's game in Boston. Travis Hamonic will sit in his place.
Bernard-Docker is a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Bernard-Docker will draw back into Detroit's lineup vs. Tampa Bay on Friday.
Bernard-Docker did not play Detroit's most recent game, but he will return to the lineup on Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 25-year-old defenseman has only played 12 games this season, averaging 12:55 time-on-ice and scoring one assist.
Bernard-Docker will draw back into Detroit's lineup vs. Columbus on Saturday.
Bernard-Docker will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Bernard-Docker is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in St. Louis.
Bernard-Docker will make his Red Wings' debut on Saturday vs. Toronto.
1-year, $875,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Expires 2026 (RFA).
Source:2025-07-01T23:59:00.000Z
The Red Wings have signed Jacob Bernard-Docker to a one-year deal worth $875K.
Bernard-Docker was the 26th-overall pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and spent his first five NHL seasons with the organization before being sent to the Buffalo Sabres before the trade deadline in 2024-25. He will join his third NHL team in the 2025-26 season, with the Red Wings on a one-year deal worth $875K. The 25-year-old defenseman has 24 points (6G / 18A) in 144 career games.