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Red Wings sign top pick Filip Zadina to three-year entry-level contract

The Detroit Red Wings didn't waste much time getting their top pick in this year's draft signed.

The club announced Saturday that right wing Filip Zadina has inked a three-year entry-level deal.

The Red Wings selected Zadina sixth overall. He will have a good opportunity to earn a roster spot in training camp and the preseason.

It remains to be seen where he'll play in 2018-19 if he doesn't make the NHL roster. He'll either return to his junior club, Halifax of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, or be assigned to the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins.