Teemu Pulkkinen 2-23-15

The Red Wings' Teemu Pulkkinen has his shot turned aside by Anaheim goalie John Gibson earlier this week.

(The Associated Press)

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings reassigned forward Teemu Pulkkinen to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday.

Pulkkinen had one goal in six games during his recent six-game NHL stint. He also had a goal in six games with the Red Wings from Jan. 13-20.

Pulkkinen has shown improvement in creating space for himself to unleash his tremendous shot. But after Sunday's acquisition of Erik Cole, and the possible return of Henrik Zetterberg (head injury) on Wednesday, Pulkkinen would have been a healthy scratch.

Pulkkinen is leading the AHL with 30 goals in just 44 games. Because of his time in the NHL he has dropped to second in points in the AHL with 57.

The Red Wings also assigned forward Tomas Jurco to Grand Rapids on Monday. But that move was designed to make him eligible for the AHL playoffs. He was recalled by Detroit.

Defenseman Alexey Marchenko eventually could wind up in Grand Rapids but he can't be sent down while injured (oblique strain, out a week or so).

Zetterberg update: Zetterberg had his first full practice with the team Monday.

"Felt good. It was fun to be out there again," Zetterberg said. "It's my first practice since (a week ago) Saturday, so obviously tomorrow is another one and hopefully I'll be cleared for contact tomorrow and go from there."

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