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Nate Danielson
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Danielson is expected to be a healthy scratch in Florida on Monday.

Danielson, the 9th-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has not yet been able to make his mark at the NHL level. The 22-year-old forward has two assists in 12 games this season and will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. John Leonard will make his season debut, drawing in as Danielson's replacement.

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Danielson has been assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).

Danielson made his NHL debut at the beginning of November and has been a regular in the lineup since, but he will return to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). The 21-year-old, the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has had trouble acclimating to the NHL level, with just seven points (2G / 5A) in 28 games. He had been held off the scoresheet in 11 straight games.

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Danielson has been activated from injured, non-roster and assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).

Danielson has yet to play in the 2025-26 season, recovering from an injury, and will make his debut at the AHL level with the Grand Rapids Griffins. The 21-year-old forward was drafted ninth-overall by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He had 39 points (12G / 27A) in 71 games with Grand Rapids last season.

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