Detroit — The Red Wings have made their first dip into free agency Friday, signing forward Bobby Ryan.
This year’s Masterton Trophy winner, for perseverance and dedication to hockey, Ryan was bought out of his final two seasons in a seven-year deal with Ottawa (seven year, $50.75 million).
Ryan, 33, is signing a one-year deal worth approximately $1 million with the Wings.
Ryan had five goals and three assists in 24 games with Ottawa last season. Ryan missed a portion of the season beginning in November to enter the NHL/NHL Players Association player assistance program, for alcohol abuse.