Per the Detroit Red Wings:
UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today acquired forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators in exchange for future considerations.
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) August 20, 2026
Additionally, the Red Wings have signed Muzzatti to a two-year, entry-level contract. pic.twitter.com/GAonDwOwvm
Muzzatti, 23, is a 6’6,” 229-pound forward from Okemos, Michigan.
He spent 3 seasons playing for Rensselaer Polytechic Institute, and this past season, he played for Notre Dame, posting 13 goals and 19 assists for 32 points in 37 games played (while accumulating 42 penalty minutes).
Update: From FightingIrish.com:
Fresh off his most productive season of college hockey, former Irish hockey forward Sutter Muzzatti has signed a two-year Entry Level Contract with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League for the 2026-27 season.
“I really found a home at Notre Dame,” said Muzzatti while reflecting on his year in South Bend. “It is truly an amazing place and I’m proud to be considered an alumni now. I am super grateful to Brock and his staff for giving me the opportunity to come to South Bend and I wish them and all my teammates the best for the future. Also, a big shout out to our wonderful support staff and all my friends from the Masters program. Go Irish.”
After spending his first three seasons at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the forward finished his collegiate career in South Bend with the Irish. Muzzatti posted a career-high 32 points off 13 goals and 19 assists last season as he was one of the team’s top offensive threats on the ice. The Okemos, Michigan, native ranked second on the team in points, goals and assists during the 2025-26 campaign.
Muzzatti posted a season-high four points with two goals and two assists on two occasions, coming in wins over Robert Morris and Ohio State. The forward posted four multi-goal performances during his senior season at Notre Dame.
Muzzatti finished his four-year college career with 82 points off 32 goals and 50 assists while appearing in 115 games.
“We are so excited for Sutter to realize a childhood dream and sign his first NHL contract,” said Catalino Family Head Hockey Coach Brock Sheahan. “Sutter came here to experience all Notre Dame has to offer and put himself in a position to sign an NHL contract. He was our most consistent player game after game last season and I know that he is ready to take his game to the next level.”
Update #2: Here’s the Red Wings’ press release:
The Detroit Red Wings today acquired forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators in exchange for future considerations. Additionally, the Red Wings have signed Muzzatti to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Muzzatti, 23, spent the 2025-26 season at the University of Notre Dame and ranked among the team leaders with 13 goals (T2nd), 19 assists (2nd), 32 points (2nd), 42 penalty minutes (4th), three power play goals (T4th), one shorthanded goal (T1st), 96 shots (4th) and a 13.5 shooting percentage (2nd) in 37 games. The 6-foot-6, 241-pound forward transferred to Notre Dame after recording 50 points (19-31-50) and 129 penalty minutes in 78 games at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 2022-25. Originally selected by Nashville in the fifth round (143rd overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Muzzatti was named to the ECAC All-Rookie Team in 2022-23. He is the son of Jason Muzzatti, who appeared in 62 NHL games between the pipes with the Calgary Flames, Hartford Whalers, New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks from 1993-98.
A native of Okemos, Mich., Muzzatti played two seasons with the Austin Bruins in the North American Hockey League from 2020-22. In all, Muzzatti tallied 59 points (17-42-59) and 100 penalty minutes in 80 games with the Bruins, in addition to one assist in three postseason contests. Muzzatti also scored a goal in his lone appearance with the U.S. National Team Development Program during the 2020-21 campaign. Additionally, Muzzatti skated in two games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the United States Hockey League in 2019-20. Muzzatti was a product of the Meijer AAA hockey program in East Lansing, Mich
