Red Wings Sign Ritola to Three-Year Extension

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that they have signed left wing Mattias Ritola to a three-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been eligible to become a restricted free agent on July 1. In five games this past season with the Red Wings, he scored no points. He also appeared in one playoff game as well, scoring no points. He has appeared in seven career NHL games with the Red Wings, scoring one assist. Not a bad move for the Red Wings, as Ritola is one of their top minor-league forwards and could potentially make the team next season. He has some scoring upside, is a decent playmaker, and plays well defensively, making him another potential crafty forward for the Red Wings.