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Dear Red Wings: Welcome, Nick Leddy; awaiting expansion protection list, busy week ahead
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Welcome, Nick Leddy; awaiting expansion protection list, busy week aheadDefenseman Nick Leddy is joining the Red Wings thanks to a trade announced Friday night with the New York Islanders.
Red Wings sign 19-year-old Donovan Sebrango to entry-level contract
Read full article: Red Wings sign 19-year-old Donovan Sebrango to entry-level contractDonovan Sebrango is a Steve Yzerman draft pick, first and foremost. That means quite a lot considering the GM’s drafting track record: Nikita Kucherov (2nd round), Brayden Point (3rd round), Anthony Cirelli (3rd round), Mathieu Joseph (4th round), dare I say Moritz Seider? Entry-level contractThe Yzerman regime selected Sebrango in the 3rd round, 63rd overall, in the 2020 draft. The Red Wings now have signed the 19-year-old defenseman to a three-year entry-level contract this week. You can understand why Yzerman would grab him in the 3rd round.
Red Wings sign former Michigan Wolverines defenseman Jon Merrill
Read full article: Red Wings sign former Michigan Wolverines defenseman Jon MerrillDETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have signed former Michigan Wolverines defenseman Jon Merrill to a one-year contract. He was a standout at Michigan for three seasons between 2010 and 2013. NHL free agency opened at noon Friday. Detroit GM Steve Yzerman also signed right wing Bobby Ryan to a one-year deal. More: NHL free agency opens today: Follow Red Wings updates
Report: Former Red Wings defenseman Mike Green to retire from hockey
Read full article: Report: Former Red Wings defenseman Mike Green to retire from hockeyMike Green plans to retire from hockey amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from The Athletic. The former Detroit Red Wings defenseman said he is considering other things that I feel called to do.Green, 34, joined the Red Wings in 2015. He had 11 points in 48 games played with the Red Wings this season with a -32 rating. He was traded to Ken Hollands Edmonton Oilers in February as the Oilers were making a push for the playoffs. Overall, Green recorded 501 points in 880 career NHL games.