from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press,
The Detroit Red Wings added a trusted veteran and a promising late bloomer to their lineup on the opening day of free agency.
Forward Sam Gagner’s one-year extension clocked in before the NHL's so-called "silly season" began, continuing a relationship that began at the 2019-20 trade deadline. After his acquisition from Edmonton, he became a leader in the locker room and a calming, versatile presence on the ice. Later, in the afternoon, forward Pius Suter was signed for two years and a total of $6.