With day one of the NHL’s free agency period in the rear-view mirror now, Red Wings fans are looking back at what was a safe, but smart first day of signings from Steve Yzerman. The second-year GM signed a pair of veterans in forward Bobby Ryan and defenseman Jon Merrill to help bolster a barren roster. Yzerman also inked three depth players in forwards Riley Barber and Kyle Criscuolo, along with goaltender Kevin Boyle. There’s still work to be done, though.
Biggest Need
Goalie. Yzerman needs to get another goalie on this roster to help Jonathan Bernier.