Detroit Red Wings forward prospect Carter Mazur, who just can't seem to catch a break injury-wise, could be close to returning to the Grand Rapids Griffins lineup.
While highly-touted Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Mazur has plenty of upside, he's had to deal with more than his fair share of injury woes that have kept him off the ice long-term.
However, there could be some light at the end of the tunnel for Mazur, who has been limited to just five games so far this season with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
According to Griffins broadcaster Bob Kaser, Mazur has been a full participant in practice and is close to making his return to the ice.
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The Griffins have enjoyed a historic campaign and recently became the first AHL club in several decades to clinch a playoff spot in February.
Mazur, whom the Red Wings selected in the third round (71st overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft, was felled in October with a lower-body injury and has not played since.
He made his NHL debut with the Red Wings last season and invited scores of family and friends to Little Caesars Arena for the milestone evening.
However, his night was over after just two shifts and not even a full minute of ice time after he suffered a dislocated elbow while trying to throw a body check.
Mazur had been racking up the points at nearly a point-per-game pace last year before his injury, having recorded eight goals with seven assists for 15 points in the 20 games he played in before being called up to the Red Wings.
This season, he continued to demonstrate his offensive flair, notching four goals and two assists in five games.
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