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Yzerman made a good move and grabbed Pius Suter! 2 year deal, 6.5 total value (2.75 first yr, 3.75 second)

UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today agreed to terms with center Pius Suter on a two-year contract. pic.twitter.com/2LLsXycHFj

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 28, 2021

Wings sign Michigan Native Jordan Oesterle

UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today agreed to terms with defenseman Jordan Oesterle on a two-year contract. pic.twitter.com/iEgEYmuCOf

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 28, 2021

Glendening goodbye:

Glendening addressing Dallas media: "This was one of the toughest decisions of my life, leaving what I know and what's comfortable. I'll miss the fans and the people in Detroit, but this opportunity was something I couldn't pass up on." #ThankYouLuke @DetroitRedWings

— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 28, 2021

Joe Hicketts leaves for MN

Ryan Murphy signs 2 way deal

The Detroit #RedWings today signed defenseman Ryan Murphy to a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/8vM95RUy5L

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 28, 2021

Glendening signs in Dallas. He will be missed

Sam Gagner will be back in the fold for 21/22, 850K

Welcome back, @SGagner89! 💪 #LGRW pic.twitter.com/XJNGfXnIo0

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 28, 2021

UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today agreed to terms with goaltender Calvin Pickard on a one-year contract extension. pic.twitter.com/QJmyEKepVz

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 28, 2021

Yesterday was a free agency “primer”. Today, it’s time for the frenzy. I will be updating the blog as Yzerman makes his moves. If I’m honest, I’m hoping for a center and a righ shot winger. If a left side defenseman comes in, I won’t be complaining. Last year, Yzerman’s moves were made quickly and decisively. This is where the 2021/2022 roster will be “finalized”. There may be some PTOs at training camp, maybe a young player will come in ready to take a spot (Veleno, Berggren).

I expect this team to be a little more competitive, again. With a full league schedule (and not division only) there could be some steps backward, but overall the team continues to inch toward being more complete. Tanguay was brought in to help with scoring. Leddy is here to help with the power play. Last year’s focus was defensive, and it paid off. This year, Yzerman wants to see more goals. Let’s see what he comes up with.


Check out some of my previous posts:
Svechnikov was not qualified by Wings, and Lindstrom signed for 2 years.

Marc Staal returns for 1 year, 2M

I posted my final thoughts about the 2021 draft

Day 2 of the 2021 draft can be found here

You can take a look at Detroit’s first round results here.

Yzerman extended Rasmussen and acquired Alex Nedeljkovic yesterday.

Seattle has selected Dennis Cholowski.

While we wait on RFA contract status for Detroit

RedWings TV did a quick hit on centers MacTavish and Lusius as possible draft targets

Detroit acquired Leddy for Panik, 52nd pick

The market for Zack Hyman is blowing up.

Yzerman has kept contracts short and sweet.

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