Red Wings Re-Sign Ville Leino to Two-Year Contract

The Detroit Red Wings locked up one of their top prospects on Monday by re-signing left wing Ville Leino to a two-year contract worth $1.6 million. The deal averages out to $800,000 per season. In 13 games last season with the Red Wings, his first in the NHL, Leino scored five goals and four assists for nine points. He also appeared in 57 games last season with the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids, scoring 15 goals and 31 assists for 46 points. This is an excellent signing for the Red Wings, as Leino showed lots of offensive promise last season. He has good puck and stick handling skills and a very effective playmaker. Leino will likely become a top-six forward with the Red Wings, giving them another very gifted forward to add to their already very talented team.