A week into training camp, the Detroit Red Wings added to their defensive depth.
They claimed Christian Djoos off waivers Saturday. Djoos, 26, has appeared in 116 NHL games, most recently for the Anaheim Ducks. He played nine games for them in 2019-20.
Djoos (6-foot, 180 pounds) was drafted in the seventh round, at 195th, in 2012 by the Washington Capitals. He played 63 games for them in 2017-18.
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He could fit as a taxi-squad piece for the Wings. General manager Steve Yzerman added veteran defenseman Marc Staal via trade in September, and used free agency to sign Troy Stecher and Jon Merrill.