Winning It In Motown

Maybe not the “splash” that most wanted see on day one of NHL free agency, but the Red Wings picked up a few potentially valuable players at bargain-bin prices on Tuesday. The biggest move was signing veteran forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year deal for a measly $1 million. JVR is 36 years old, great pedigree, and one of the better net-front players in the NHL. The value … [Read more...] about Red Wings Add Depth, Still Maintain Buying Power

The 2025 NHL free agency cycle is about to begin — later today at noon, NHL teams will “begin” their bids for unrestricted free agents. Problem is, all of the big names are off the list! The Red Wings took care of some pending free agents on Monday — Patrick Kane and Jonatan Berggren are back on one-year deals, while Albert Johansson earned himself a two-year extension. Source … [Read more...] about NHL Free Agency Opens Today

The Red Wings announced Monday that restricted free agent defenseman Albert Johansson and forward Jonatan Berggren have signed new extensions. Johansson, who had a fabulous rookie season, earned himself a two-year deal with $1.125 AAV. Berggren is back on a one-year contract paying him $1.825 million. Albert Johansson was a stud for the Red Wings when they needed him most this … [Read more...] about Red Wings Bring Back Johansson, Berggren

The Red Wings announced on the eve of free agency that it has come to terms with UFA forward Patrick Kane on a one-year deal. Kane’s cap hit is $3 million, but there are a ton of bonuses baked into the deal to get him more money. The way bonuses count against the cap involves some variables. At the end of the day, it’s hardly noticeable for a team that manages its cap space … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Patrick Kane to One-Year Deal

The writing has been on the wall for some time now, and the hammer has finally dropped. Vladimir Tarasenko’s time in Detroit is over. The team announced on social media that the Russian winger has been traded to Minnesota in exchange for future considerations. No salary was retained in this deal, so this is a pure cap dump for Detroit to the tune of some $4.75 million. Source … [Read more...] about Red Wings Trade Vladimir Tarasenko to Wild