Red Wings Re-Sign Kirk Maltby to One-Year Contract

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have re-signed right wing Kirk Maltby to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract will pay him $525,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. In 52 games last season with the Red Wings, he had four goals and two assists for six points. He missed the last 21 games of the regular season and all 12 of Detroit's playoff games with a shoulder injury. This is an okay signing for the Red Wings, as Maltby brings plenty of veteran depth to the wing, as well as some grit and two-way play. Given his age and decline in production, this signing is likely just injury insurance for the team, as Maltby will probably start the 2010-11 season in the minors.