Detroit — It never really worked out for Evgeny Svechnikov with the Red Wings, and Monday the relationship came to an end.
The Wings chose to not extend restricted free agent Svechnikov a qualifying offer by the deadline, making Svechnikov an unrestricted free agent Wednesday when the UFA market opens.
Svechnikov, 24, a 2015 first-round pick (19th pick overall), played 41 games with the Wings over four seasons, with five goals and seven assists. Last season Svechnikov played in 21 games with the Wings, with three goals and five assists, although his future with the organization was plain to see.