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Detroit Red Wings in NHL free agency: They need help, but class isn't terribly strong

Ahead of last year's free agency, Steve Yzerman said he had a "beautiful list" of targets for the Detroit Red Wings. Asked what adjective he would use this year, Yzerman smiled.

"We have a list this year, yeah," he said Thursday after wrapping up the second day of the NHL draft. Free agency begins Saturday at noon, and among priorities for the Wings are a scorer and a goaltender.

"I'd like to add some offense," Yzerman said, "but there's no guarantee I can do anything. We'll fill some spots; who exactly; I'm not sure, or for how long or how much.