Detroit — Way back when Wednesday, before the free-agent frenzy began, the Red Wings began the day with another sort of signing.
The Wings inked forward Marco Kasper, the first-round draft pick in last week's NHL Entry Draft (eighth overall), to a three-year entry-level contract.
Kasper, 18, will spend at least another season playing for Rogle BK in the Swedish Hockey League before beginning his pro career with the Wings in North America.