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Detroit Red Wings: Ken Holland’s Best Signings #5-8

Fansided | July 15, 2015

Related Topics: Ken Holland, Detroit Red Wings, Daniel Cleary, Mikael Samuelsson, Mike Babcock

Ken Holland hit a home run recently with his free agent signings. Octopus Thrower looks at his best eight free agent signings during his 17-year run as the Detroit Red Wings general manager. Today we start with #5-8.

Here’s the criteria used for ranking:

1. Impact of their signing on the team
2. Individual performance once signed

#8 Mikael Samuelsson (2005)

Oct 2, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Mikael Samuelsson (37) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Mikael Samuelsson (37) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at Joe Louis Arena.

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