The Detroit Red Wings released veteran forward Bobby Ryan after inviting him to camp on a professional tryout.
"We just made that decision that that is the best thing for us," coach Jeff Blashill said after Monday's practice at Little Caesars Arena. "I wish Bobby a ton of luck going forward. I think he's a great, great person, a real good player, but that's (the decision) we made."
Ryan had two goals and two assists in six games.
The decision reflects how well rookie Lucas Raymond has played. The 2020 first-round pick came to camp and impressed with how he fit into the NHL lineup, earning a spot next to Dylan Larkin.