The Detroit Red Wings avoided arbitration with winger Jakub Vrana on Tuesday by signing the restricted free agent to a three-year deal worth $5.25 million per season.
The Red Wings acquired Vrana in April from the Washington Capitals — along with forward Richard Panik, a 2021 first-round draft pick and a 2022 second-round pick — in exchange for forward Anthony Mantha.
Red Wings avoid arbitration with Jakub Vrana
The two sides appeared to be heading for a hearing with a $2.