DETROIT — The Red Wings have inked defenseman Robbie Russo to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday evening:
UPDATE: The #RedWings have agreed to terms with D Robbie Russo on a two-year deal. pic.twitter.com/WzPUPD91sl
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 5, 2017
Russo appeared in 19 games with the Red Wings in 2016-2017, but didn’t manage to register a point. The 24-year-old rearguard from Westmont, Illinois is a former draft pick of the New York Islanders. While he hasn’t found much offensive production in the NHL through a small sample, his numbers in the NCAA and AHL suggest he may have some offensive upside.