The relationship that began with such promise and humor in 2015 is over.
The Detroit Red Wings decided not to tend an offer to forward Evgeny Svechnikov by Monday’s deadline to qualify restricted free agents, his agent, Todd Diamond confirmed to the Free Press.
It is not a surprising development, given general manager Steve Yzerman placed Svechnikov on waivers last season. The 6-feet-3, 208-pound winger appeared in 21 games, producing three goals and five assists. In 41 career games, Svechnikov recorded five goals and seven assists.
Svechnikov, 24, becomes an unrestricted free agent.