Mlive.com is reporting the signing of Ouellet to a two-year deal.
Ouellet has spent his entire career with the Red Wings organization since he was drafted in the second round of the 2011 National Hockey League Draft. In total. the defenseman has made 96 NHL appearances for the Wings, with a total of 16 points.
The 2016-17 season saw Ouellet take on a permanent role on the roster as he appeared in 66 games. During this past season, he had 12 points with three goals and nine assists. Previously, he had made sporadic appearances for the team and spent most of his playing time with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey Leagu.