Steve Yzerman’s offseason checklist should be done now.
The Red Wings announced Friday afternoon that Filip Zadina has signed a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $1.825 million:
The 22-year-old winger posted 24 points (10-14—24) in 74 games last season. His production has been somewhat of a tumultuous topic for Red Wings fans — some have been unhappy with the former first-rounder’s scoring, while others have pointed to his on-ice deployment during the Jeff Blashill era.
Zadina’s new contract ends one year shy of him being UFA, and at a cap-hit south of $2 million per season, it’s a bridge deal that’s easily digestible for both sides.