The Red Wings have signed left winger Jakub Rychlovský to a two-year entry-level contract, according to a team announcement. Financial terms were not disclosed. Rychlovský, 23 in August, was never drafted by an NHL team but is coming off a breakout season in the Czech Extraliga that made him one of the more intriguing international free agents on the market. He’s played … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Jakub Rychlovsky To Entry-Level Deal
John Lethemon Likely To Sign In Finland
Red Wings pending UFA John Lethemon is expected to sign with Lukko in Finland, per a report from Satakunnan Kansa’s Kimmo Makelainen. The 27-year-old netminder has spent the last two years on an NHL deal with Detroit but has primarily played at the ECHL level in that span. This season, Lethemon had a 2.90 GAA and a .892 SV% in 37 games with Toledo although he improved those to … [Read more...] about John Lethemon Likely To Sign In Finland
Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings
The offseason has arrived for all but a handful of teams who are still taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Detroit. Amid a seven-year postseason drought, the Red Wings performed admirably during the 2023-24 NHL season, playing meaningful hockey until the last game of … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings
Perron Hopes To Re-Sign With Detroit, Plans To Play At Least Two More Years
Red Wings winger David Perron is slated to reach unrestricted free agency this summer after two seasons with Detroit. However, as he told Sebastien Lajoie of La Tribune, his preference would be to avoid hitting the open market and simply stick around with the Red Wings. The soon-to-be 36-year-old was a productive secondary scorer this season, notching 17 goals and 30 assists … [Read more...] about Perron Hopes To Re-Sign With Detroit, Plans To Play At Least Two More Years
Patrick Kane May Test Free Agency
Chris Johnston reported on his show today that former NHLer Marc Savard could be headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs to join their coaching staff just a few days after mutually agreeing to part ways with the Calgary Flames. Savard returned to the NHL this past year as an assistant coach with Calgary but previously worked with Toronto’s new head coach Craig Berube in St. Louis … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane May Test Free Agency