Dries was waived by the Red Wings on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Dries signed a two-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Monday.
Dries was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Abbotsford.
Dries scored a goal on his lone shot in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.
Dries was summoned to the Canucks on Thursday.
Dries was sent to the AHL on Tuesday.
Dries was recalled by the Canucks on Thursday.
Dries was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.
Dries was summoned from AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
Dries was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.