Detroit — Goaltender James Reimer had options when free agency began Saturday and teams began courting the veteran player. The same can be said about the other players the Red Wings signed in the opening hours of free agency, seemingly fixing the holes that existed in the lineup. But the way Reimer and several of
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Detroit — After a busy Saturday in free agency, the Red Wings kept spending and accumulating players Sunday morning. The Wings signed right wing Christian Fischer to a one-year contract for $1.125 million. Fischer, 26, spent last season with Arizona where he had 13 goals and 14 assists for 27 points. The 27 points were
The Detroit Red Wings continued their 2023 NHL free agency haul on Day 2 by signing another forward Christian Fischer was brought in for one year at $1.125 million. He projects to be a depth guy who slots into the bottom six with the hope he will turn out to be a late bloomer. Fischer’s
Steve Yzerman added multiple forwards, defensemen and goaltenders on the first day of free agency, but did not find what the Detroit Red Wings arguably need most. Four months after trading away Tyler Bertuzzi, Jakub Vrana and Filip Hronek, all highly skilled players in their mid-20s, the Wings filled those vacancies with J.T. Compher, Daniel
The Detroit Red Wings stayed busy into the evening as NHL free agency began Saturday, also adding Shayne Gostisbehere. The 30-year-old defenseman agreed to a one-year deal worth $4.125 million. Earlier on the first day of free agency, the Wings signed right-shot defenseman Justin Holl. Gotisbehere adds to the left-side defense on a depth chart
Detroit — General manager Steve Yzerman was intent on filling holes in the Wings’ lineup and few teams were as active Saturday on the first day of unrestricted free agency as the Wings were. They made their biggest splash late in the day, signing center J.T. Compher to a five-year contract worth $25.5 million ($5.1
Detroit — The Red Wings were active Saturday in unrestricted free agency, attempting to fill their holes. They made their biggest splash late in the day, signing center J.T. Compher to a five-year contract worth $25.5 million ($5.1 million cap hit). Compher, 28, played at Michigan with Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp. Compher (6-foot, 190-pounds)
Five-plus hours into free agency, the Detroit Red Wings made their biggest signing. J.T. Compher, who has flirted with 20 goals in each of the past two seasons, was signed for five years and $25.5 million. Compher, 28, won the Stanley Cup in 2022 with the Colorado Avalanche, and recorded a career high 52 points
The Detroit Red Wings added a 20-goal scorer to their roster on the opening day of free agency. Daniel Sprong, a right-shot forward from the Netherlands, was signed to a one-year deal worth $2 million. It was the fourth signing Saturday for general manager Steve Yzerman, who also mined the market for goaltenders James Reimer
Detroit — The Red Wings have gotten their first player in free agency. The Wings signed goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, his representation confirmed. Reimer, 35, was 12-21-8 with a 3.48 goals-against average and .890 save percentage in 43 games with San Jose. Reimer was a fourth-round pick of Toronto
Detroit — The Red Wings have been active Saturday in unrestricted free agency, attempting to fill stated holes. The Wings signed goaltenders James Reimer, to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, and Alex Lyon to a two-year contract worth $1.8 million ($900,000 salary cap hit). The Wings then signed defenseman Justin Holl to a three-year
Ahead of last year’s free agency, Steve Yzerman said he had a “beautiful list” of targets for the Detroit Red Wings. Asked what adjective he would use this year, Yzerman smiled. “We have a list this year, yeah,” he said Thursday after wrapping up the second day of the NHL draft. Free agency begins Saturday
Detroit — The Red Wings have to get better in a variety of spots to become the competitive team they want to be. General manager Steve Yzerman has an opportunity Saturday to upgrade the roster, and he will do so carefully and judiciously. NHL unrestricted free agency begins at noon Saturday, but with a free
Detroit — You wonder if Kailer Yamamoto even got a Red Wings jersey. Acquired by the Wings Thursday from Edmonton along with Klim Kostin for future considerations, Yamamoto has been bought out by the team and will become an unrestricted free agent. NHL free agency begins Saturday at noon. The key piece in Thursday’s trade,