The Red Wings announced a pair of free-agent signings Thursday afternoon — two defensemen who have played with the team before. Luke Witkowski is coming back on a two-year deal:
Just a few minutes before announcing the Witkowski deal, the team announced they are bringing back defenseman Dan Renouf on a one-year deal:
Fans already know what they’re getting with both of these guys — two depth players who can help bolster the ranks in Grand Rapids and act as placeholders in Detroit. Witkowski, a native of Holland, Michigan, has spent the last two seasons as captain of the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch.