Red Wings make series of depth signings in free agency

Red Wings make series of depth signings in free agency

The Detroit Red Wings made a series of depth signings Tuesday during the first day of free agency, players who’ll be competing for the last couple of roster spots or assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Red Wings bolster depth by signing two defensemen, two forwards in free agency

The Red Wings didn't land any big names, but they improved their depth during the start of unrestricted free agency.

Quick Hits: Red Wings Needs Remain After Day 1 of Free Agency

Happy Wednesday and welcome to day two of NHL free agency. As I noted in my column last night, Detroit added some value/depth on the cheap yesterday. Bad news is that most of the big names are signed elsewhere, but a few interesting names are still on the market. Will we get any movement from Detroit today? Your guess is as good as mine. Detroit still has over $15 million in cap space… Source

The first day of free agency was underwhelming for the Red Wings, but it’s hard to call them a ‘loser’ just yet

Okay. It’s the evening of July 1st, Canada Day, and the Red Wings haven’t accomplished very much in terms of shopping for free agents, among a weak free agent class. The team’s signed James van Riemsdyk to a 1-year, $1 million contract, it’s signed wild card defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a 1-year, $875,000 contract, and Grand Rapids Griffins-bound defenseman Ian Mitchell and left wing John Leonard to $775,000 contracts. Now the Wings have a…