The Detroit Red Wings are in need of a roster shake-up or retool in order to make deeper runs while in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Detroit is a team that likes “home-grown” talent such as draft picks and prospects. However, occasionally the Detroit Red Wings splurge in free agency.
For example, Detroit signed defenseman Mike Green to a three-year deal last July 1st and he was arguably their best defenseman this season. He led all of Detroit’s defensemen in points with 35 points in 74 games. It paid off well and signing any of the following free agents may also help Detroit’s current roster.