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Defenseman Patrik Nemeth signs with Red Wings

Patrik Nemeth of the Colorado Avalanche on April 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings are adding some depth on the blue line through free agency.

The team has signed 27-year-old Patrik Nemeth to a two-year deal. Nemeth has spent the past two seasons with the Colorado Avalanche.

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He was first drafted by the Dallas Stars at 41st overall in 2010. The native of Stockholm, Sweden is known as a stay-at-home defenseman.

NHL free agency began Monday.


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