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On YouTubeDetroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 15
Red Wing Send Watson, Holl Back to Grand Rapids
The Detroit Red Wings, with no game scheduled until Thursday, reassigned Justin Holl and Austin Watson to the Grand Rapids Griffins Tuesday It’s possible that injured defenseman Jeff Petry or forward forward Christian Fischer will be ready to play against the New York Rangers Thursday.
Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15
Red Wings reassign pair of veterans
The Red Wings have returned a pair of veterans to the AHL.
Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14
Red Wings recall former first-round pick, assign goaltender
While the former first-round pick tries to return to the role of NHL fourth-line grinder that he’s become used to, the goaltender will prepare for his first extended stint in the minors since the 2019-20 season.
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / October 8
Kent Hughes Just Got the Chance to Easily Acquire His Tough Fourth-Line Player in Austin Watson
As reported by several sources, including Maxime Truman (DLC), and as we mentioned in the following text: The Montreal Canadiens would like to acquire a tough player.
Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7
Red Wings sign former 1st round pick, then waives him
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract and placed him on waivers Monday afternoon. Watson, initially joined the Red Wings on a professional tryout agreement in August, contributing an assist in four preseason games.
Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 7
What the Austin Watson Signing Means for the Red Wings’ Roster
The Detroit Red Wings have signed winger Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract. Going into training camp Watson went to Red Wings’ training camp on a PTO (professional tryout).
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 7
Red Wings Sign Watson to One-Year, Two-Way Contract
Michigan native tough guy Austin Watson has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Right wing Watson came to the Red Wings’ training camp on Professional Tryout Offer (PTO) and earned a place in the organization.
Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 7
Red Wings sign Austin Watson to one-year, two-way contract
On Monday, the Detroit Red Wings announced they have signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2024-25 season. The final terms, including the cap hit, have yet to be disclosed.
Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7
Veteran winger turns PTO with Red Wings into two-way deal
Winger Austin Watson has converted on his professional tryout and signed a two-way deal with the Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 6
Daily: Will Brandsegg-Nygard Play in GR or SHL?; Watson Fate
The Detroit Red Wings must submit their final roster by 5 p.m. Monday and there are some decisions that need to made. The Red Wings have to decide for sure whether they will keep three goalies.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 5
Red Wings Exhibiting Team Toughness
Describing the tenuous scenario of being a player in an NHL training camp on a professional tryout offer (PTO), Detroit Red Wings hopeful Austin Watson put a unique perspective on his lot in life.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 2
Watson Willing to Put Punch Into Red Wings
Anyone watching on Monday knows that Austin Watson was a big hit for the Detroit Red Wings. The veteran forward was dishing out a game-high 12 hits as the Red Wings were edging the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 1
NHL PTO Watch: Bruins sign Tyler Johnson, Red Wings add Austin Watson
We’re firmly into the thick of PTO season around the NHL, with teams opting to invite established veterans to their training camps with the goal of insulating their younger players and creating more competition for open roster spots.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 30
Red Wings sign former Lightning forward to professional tryout
The Detroit Red Wings finished their NHL Free Agency business for the most part in July. Detroit’s roster is largely set, with there being a few position battles set to take place during training camp.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / August 29
Red Wings Sign Former Lightning Forward to PTO
The Detroit Red Wings are hoping to take a critical step forward in 2024. The team's missed the postseason every season since 2017, and it's been a long rebuild over that span.
NHL News / Silver Seven / August 29
Thursday LNN: Lockout Prep, Watson Goes To Detroit and More 
Nobody wants to think about a potential lockout but the truth is with the current deal ending soon, there's going to be a lot to discuss. TSN's Travis Yost looks into why signing bonuses have become a key negotiating requirement as players look to protect themselves from any lockout damages.
NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 29
Red Wings Extend PTO to Veteran NHL Forward
Add another Michigander to the roster of the Detroit Red Wings. The club is inviting forward Austin Watson to training camp on a professional tryout offer (PTO).
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28
Long-ago first-round pick signs PTO with Red Wings
Austin Watson was a first-round pick in the 2010 NHL Draft and has used his prowess as enforcer to stick in the league.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 28
Detroit Red Wings sign Austin Watson to professional tryout contract
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Austin Watson to a professional tryout contract (PTO) for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign. The Ann Arbor, Michigan native, spent the 2023-24 season with the Tampa Bay Lightning where he racked up two goals and two assists for four points in 33 games and added 93 penalty minutes.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / July 9
2023-24 Tampa Bay Lightning Player Review: Austin Watson
With the drama of free agency winding down, it’s time to pick things back up with our 2023-24 player reviews. The Stamkos drama and the Sergachev trade upended our quest to post all of the pending free agents before free agency actually started, but we can still knock those players out.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2
Free-agent focus for the Tampa Bay Lightning
Pro Hockey Rumors continues its look around the NHL with an overview of the free-agent situation for the Lightning.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 9, 2023
Lightning sign veteran to one-year contract following PTO
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year contract worth $776,665.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 24, 2023
Lightning to try out defensive-minded forward
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Austin Watson to a professional tryout contract.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2023
Watch: Flyers tough guy gets into consecutive fights on same play
Things were getting intense between the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators on Thursday night and they reached a boiling point during an insane sequence in the second period.
Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / December 18, 2022
Senators F Austin Watson fined $4K for interference
The NHL fined Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson $4,054.05 on Sunday for interference on Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin. The fine is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.
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