Home / Sports / Red Wings Secure Goalie Carter Gylander for One Year
Red Wings Secure Goalie Carter Gylander for One Year
29 Jul
Summary
- Carter Gylander, a restricted free agent goaltender, has signed a one-year contract.
- Gylander had a strong 2025-26 season with both the ECHL's Toledo Walleye and AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
- He was a seventh-round pick by the Red Wings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
The Detroit Red Wings have officially signed restricted free agent goaltender Carter Gylander to a one-year contract, securing all their goaltending prospects. Gylander, who is 25 years old, was selected by the Red Wings in the seventh round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
During the 2025-26 season, Gylander performed exceptionally well. He played a significant role for the ECHL's Toledo Walleye, achieving a 20-9-5 record with a 2.78 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage in 34 regular-season games. He also contributed to the Kelly Cup Playoffs with a 6-4 record.
Furthermore, Gylander demonstrated his potential in the American Hockey League, playing eight games for the Grand Rapids Griffins. In these appearances, he posted an outstanding 7-0-1 record, a 1.62 goals-against average, and a .942 save percentage, earning praise from teammates like Sebastian Cossa.
Management has expressed confidence in the team's goaltending depth, including Gylander alongside other prospects like Trey Augustine and Michal Pradel, following strategic draft selections and player development decisions.
