The red wings shocked the hockey world and signed all-star forward Marian Hossa to a 1 year deal worth 7.4 million. This was all Hossas doing, he wanted to be a red wing and came to red wings GM Ken Holland with a 1 year offer. This gives the wings yet another top forward to go along with their already strong forward units. If you remember this is the same Marian Hossa that had a great playoffs with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The wings tried getting Hossa at last seasons trade deadline but, he went to the pens instead. All is goofd though, and Hossa is a red wing.

The Red Wings also signed another former penguin in goalie Ty Conklin. He kept the penguins from sinking while goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was out with an injury last season. He is a solid goalie and will compete with G Jimmy Howard for the backup spot behind Chris Osgood this season. Here is a photo of him.

The wings also re-signed D Brad Stuart from last season. He bonded well with Niklas Kronwall as a second defensive pairing in the playoffs. He has finally found a home in Detroit after bouncing around for a couple of seasons. The wings are also taking F Val Flippula to salary arbitration. He should be a awarded a deal somewhere near 2 mill for this coming season. The wings are also looking into re-signing Darren McCarty, Aaron Downey and Chris Chelios. Veteran F Dallas Drake is expected to retire after winning his 1st cup with the red wings.