Sam Gagner
Age: 31
Position: C/RW
2021 Stats
GP: 42
G: 7
A: 8
PTS: 15
Annual Cap Hit: $850,000 (21/22)
Sam Gagner returns to Detroit on a one-year contract. The 15 year veteran of 886 NHL games is excited to return to Detroit and mentor some of the young Red Wings. Gagner will help the power play and adds the dimension of being one of the only right-shot forwards on the team. Originally a 6th overall selection of Edmonton in 2007, Gagner has scored 474 points during his NHL career.
Marc Staal
Age: 34
Position: LD
2021 Stats
GP: 56
G: 3
A: 7
PTS: 10
Annual Cap Hit: $2,000,000 (21/22)
Marc Staal agreed to a one year contract which included a No Movement Clause. A 15 year veteran NHLer, Staal has played 948 regular season games and has accumulated 198 points. To start the season, Staal will most likely be on the third defense pairing with Troy Stecher.
Michael Rasmussen
Age: 22
Position: C/LW
2021 Stats
GP: 40
G: 3
A: 9
PTS: 12
Annual Cap Hit: $1,460,000 (23/24)
Michael Rasmussen signed a three-year extension with Detroit. Rasmussen was a 9th overall selection of Detroit in 2017. He has played 102 NHL games over three seasons and scored 30 points. The big center is expected to continue improving and will provide depth at center or left wing.
Tyler Bertuzzi
Age: 26
Position: LW
2021 Team: Detroit
2021 Stats
GP: 9
G: 5
A: 2
PTS: 7
Annual Cap Hit: $4.75M
Bertuzzi received a two-year, $9.5M extension and it serves as a deal that works for both sides. WIth the Red Wings transitioning through their rebuild, the next couple of years will assist both Bertuzzi and Yzerman determine where everything stands.
Bertuzzi had seven points (5-2) in nine games last season before injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
Gustav Lindstrom
Age: 22
Position: RD
2021 Stats
GP: 13
G: 0
A: 3
PTS: 3
Annual Cap Hit: $850,000 (22/23)
Gustav Lindstrom signed a two-year extension with Detroit. The young blueliner may end up splitting this season between Detroit and Grand Rapids (AHL). He has played 29 games in the NHL over the last two years after moving from the SHL in Sweden. He has earned four assists while playing in the NHL. In 58 AHL games, Lindstrom has collected eight assists.