Detroit — The Detroit Red Wings signed free-agent right wing Pontus Andreasson to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday.
Andreasson, 23, recently completed his first season with Lulea HF in the Swedish Hockey League, ranking among the SHL's rookie leaders with 18 goals (second), 20 assists (tied for first), 38 points (second), five power-play goals (second), 13 power-play points (second), 22 penalty minutes (second), a plus-19 rating (first), and 15:30 average time on ice (sixth).
The 5-foot-10, 183-pound forward also recorded 13 points (8-5-13) in 13 postseason contests, helping Lulea reach the SHL playoff finals.