Brattstrom had to be signed by June 1 or the Red Wings would lose his rights.
I don't think there's any real reason to get excited about this. He is still a huge long shot to make the NHL in any meaningful capacity.
- Sven22
There are a couple of other Euro prospect that have to be signed by June 1 or we lose their rights too. This is just standard management. You let some guys walk. You buy more time with others. Chances of Brattstrom ever playing in the NHL are close to zero. But you buy a bit more time just in case.