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Detroit Red Wings make depth signing with veteran defenseman Travis Hamonic
The Detroit Red Wings added another defenseman to their depth, with a low-risk signing of a veteran. Travis Hamonic, a 34-year-old who shoots right, is in the books for one year at $1 million. Hamonic has 242 points in 900 NHL games, spread among the New York Islanders, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and most recently, the Ottawa Senators. He's made his living as a defensive defenseman who blocks shots and serves in a shut-down role. Hamonic will be one more piece for coach Todd McLellan to fit into a crowded back-end lineup when the Wings head to training camp in mid-September in Traverse City. More: Detroit Red Wings announce dates for 2025 training camp: What to know for Traverse City Hamonic joins a corp that already features Moritz Seider, Justin Holl and Jacob Bernard-Docker (also a newcomer) down the right side, and left-shooters in Ben Chiarot, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson and Erik Gustafsson. Hamonic could fit in on the third pairing, and help out killing penalties. Unlike in previous seasons, when the Wings began the season with three goaltenders on the 23-man roster, this year they have two (Cam Talbot and newcomer John Gibson) under contract. That could allow the Wings to carry eight defensemen and still have room for 13 forwards. That's all part of what will be sorted during the three-day camp in Traverse City, followed by the Red-White scrimmage in Grand Rapids on Sept. 21. They will then play an eight-game exhibition slate. This is McLellan's first camp with the Wings since being named coach on Dec. 26. Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her books: 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of Hockeytown,' and 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings sign veteran defenseman Travis Hamonic
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10-07-2025
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Detroit Red Wings re-sign 2019 second-round pick Antti Tuomisto to two-way deal
In 2019, the Detroit Red Wings saw enough potential in Antti Tuomisto to use their second pick in the draft on him. Six years later, he has yet to even sniff the NHL, but he's done well in the minors and earned an extension with the franchise. The Wings have signed the 24-year-old defenseman for one year, days before he could have become a restricted free agent on July 1. It's a two-way deal, typical of a prospect not yet seen as NHL caliber. Advertisement Tuomisto towers at 6 foot 5, 210 pounds, and shoots right. He's an intelligent player with a good first pass, and hard to knock off the puck. Detroit Red Wings prospect Antti Tuomisto, July 4, 2023 in Detroit. The 2019 draft was Steve Yzerman's first as general manager of the Wings. His first selection, Moritz Seider (No. 6) already is four years into his career and a key part of the rebuild. Albert Johansson, a second-round pick (No. 60), just completed his first NHL season, thriving after the coaching change at Christmas. More: Who are the top 10 draft picks in Red Wings franchise history? That draft also saw the Wings select Elmer Söderblom in the sixth round (159th overall); the gangly forward likewise made inroads to establishing his NHL career this past season. Advertisement Tuomisto, selected with the team's first pick in the second round at No. 35 overall, spent two seasons playing at the University of Denver, before going back to his native Finland to play in that country's top league in 2022-23. He split his time between the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and Toledo Walleye (ECHL) the following season, and in 2024-25, posted 27 points in 67 games with the Griffins. Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Antti Tuomisto re-signed by Detroit Red Wings: What to know
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01-07-2025
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Detroit Red Wings re-sign Albert Johansson to two-year deal after strong second half
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The Detroit Red Wings have signed of their restricted free agents. Defenseman Albert Johansson agreed to terms on a two-year contract with an annual average value of $1.13 million. Johansson, 24, had a good showing in the second half of 2024-25, establishing himself as a regular in the lineup. Advertisement TRADE NEWS: Detroit Red Wings trade underachieving forward Vladimir Tarasenko to Minnesota Wild Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) looks to pass against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) during the third period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Johansson benefitted first from the coaching change – he had languished under Derek Lalonde – and then the fact that an injury to top-four regular Jeff Petry created an opportunity for Johansson to gain a foothold. In addition to Johansson, the Wings also have restricted free agents to sign in forwards Jonatan Berggren and Elmer Söderblom. Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her books: 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of Hockeytown,' and 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings re-sign defenseman Albert Johansson to two-year deal
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01-07-2025
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Patrick Kane re-signs with Detroit Red Wings for one year, $3 million
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Patrick Kane is back for a third consecutive season with the Detroit Red Wings. The future first-ballot Hockey Hall of Famer agreed to terms on a one-year contract carrying a $3 million cap hit. The deal was sealed in the evening on Monday, June 30, but had been a widely expected move for months: Kane said two days after the season ended he enjoyed his time in Detroit – which dates back a year and a half – and general manager Steve Yzerman expressed interest in extending the relationship at his end-of-season news conference. Advertisement Besides not having to uproot his family – as Kane put it, how could he take his son, four-year-old Patrick, away from Archie DeBrincat, son of teammate and good friend Alex DeBrincat? – it also shows Kane's belief in the Wings, even as their playoff drought hit nine years this spring. A BIG TRADE: Detroit Red Wings trade underachieving forward Vladimir Tarasenko to Minnesota Wild "I'm still optimistic about the group and I think we're closer than we were at the end of last year," Kane said in mid-April, shortly after the season ended. "It's such a fine line. We were on a pretty good pace from when Todd [McLellan] came in. "I think that will huge going into next season, the confidence in the coaching staff." Advertisement Kane, 36, joined the Wings in November of 2023, six months after undergoing invasive hip surgery. For him, it was an opportunity to see if he could still play at a high level; for the Wings, an opportunity to add a three-time Stanley Cup champion with ethereal skills. He proved that even past his prime, he was still "Showtime," the moniker bestowed upon him over the years for his electrifying play. Though he appeared in just 50 games in 2023-24, he still hit the 20-goal mark, and had 47 points in 2023-24. Kane re-upped with the Wings on the eve of free agency for one year at $4 million last offseason. He looked slow out of the gate last fall, with just five goals his first 29 games, but the Wings as a whole were an uninspiring team in the first half. Then Todd McLellan was named coach during the Christmas break, and soon Kane was back to being "Showtime," finishing with 21 goals and 59 points in 72 games. Advertisement Further proving that in his case, age is just a number: It was Kane who led the team in scoring post-4 Nations break, with 28 points the final 27 games. Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Patrick Kane re-signs with Detroit Red Wings for one year, $3 million
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01-07-2025
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Detroit Red Wings sign James van Riemsdyk for one year, $1 million in NHL free agency
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The signing was more of a ripple than a splash, but there wasn't much of a supply as NHL free agency got underway on July 1. The Detroit Red Wings signed James van Riemsdyk for one year at $1 million, adding a well-traveled veteran who has produced in the 30-point range the last three seasons. Overall, the 36-year-old has 327 goals and 665 points in 1,082 career games, spread among the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets. Advertisement His first season with the Wings will be his 17th in the NHL. James van Riemsdyk of the Columbus Blue Jackets attempts a shot against Cam Talbot of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of the 2025 NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. ANOTHER VETERAN: Patrick Kane re-signs with Detroit Red Wings for one year, $3 million The Wings were looking for a left winger to play on a line with Patrick Kane and Marco Kasper. Van Riemsdyk certainly has experience, and the market had taken a severe hit leading up to free agency with the Florida Panthers re-signing Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand. Van Riemsdyk shares a bit of history with Kane, incidentally: Kane was the first overall pick in the 2007 draft, and Van Riemsdyk was second. The early expectation is van Riemsdyk will get some looks with Kane and Kasper during training camp and exhibition season. Advertisement Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her books: 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of Hockeytown,' and 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings sign James van Riemsdyk for 1 year in NHL free agency
