The Detroit Red Wings added a couple of depth forwards on Tuesday by signing center Kris Newbury and right wing Jeremy Williams to one-year, two-way contracts. Terms of both deals were not disclosed. Newbury played in only one game last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, scoring no points. He also appeared in 33 games with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, scoring six goals and 23 assists for 29 points and 72 penalty minutes. In 11 games last season for the Maple Leafs, Williams scored five goals and two assists for seven points. He also played in 46 games for the Marlies in 2008-09, scoring 27 goals and 13 assists for 40 points.
These are likely just depth signings for the Red Wings, as they have more than enough offensive talent on their team for next season. Newbury plays with lots of grit and toughness, something the Red Wings need on their roster, so if he plays on the team next season, it will likely be on the fourth line. Williams has the potential to become a third line forward, so this may not be a bad signing for the Red Wings. He has decent offensive potential and could end up playing on the team’s fourth line next season.
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