NHL Free Agency began at noon yesterday afternoon with numerous players either staying put at their previous employer or moving on to new destinations. In regards to the Red Wings, General Manager Steve Yzerman started off the week by re-signing numerous mainstays to fill some immediate holes with others providing extra depth at the American Hockey League (AHL) in Grand Rapids. Notable re-signed players include Sam Gagne, Gustav Lindstrom, and Taro Hirose, but with free agency comes the departure of some key contributors over the past few years in Grand Rapids native Luke Glendening and Jonathan Bernier.
Number 41 on the ice, number one in your hearts.
Thanks for the memories & best of luck in Dallas, Glenny. ❤️ #LGRW pic.twitter.com/KlL2YPzUoK
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 29, 2021
#NEWS: Bern baby bern.
We’ve signed goaltender Jonathan Bernier to a two-year deal worth $4.125 AAV.
RELEASE: https://t.co/9ZVFNjdb8t pic.twitter.com/IgEEm9bRrT
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 28, 2021
The Red Wings were able to bring in some new faces on short term contracts in Defenseman Jordan Oesterle (Arizona) and Pius Suter (Chicago).
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
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
Detroit did have some money to spend this offseason, but it looks like Yzerman has decided to hold back on the spending for the time being and wait for the right opportunity to cash in.
Click here to read more on what Steve Yzerman has done thus far in free agency.
