Olli Maatta spoke recently about how much he enjoyed Detroit and would like to remain a Red Wing.
It didn't take long for that to happen.
The Wings announced Thursday they've signed the veteran defenseman to a two-year contract for $6 million ($3 million per year cap hit).
Maatta, 28, was signed by general manager Steve Yzerman in July, on the first day of unrestricted free agency, and has been a valuable addition.
Known more as a defensive defenseman, Maatta has stabilized the defense with his work on that end, but has also provided an unexpected boost offensively.