Red Wings Sign Defenseman Salei to One-Year Deal

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that they have signed defenseman Ruslan Salei to a one-year contract worth $750,000. In 14 games last season with the Colorado Avalanche, he had one goal and five assists for six points and 10 penalty minutes. He missed most of the 2009-10 season with a back injury. This is not a bad signing for the Red Wings, as Salei will bring plenty of veteran depth to their blueline. He plays with plenty of toughness, can chip in offensively from time to time, and can play a lot of minutes, making him an effective fifth or sixth defenseman for the team.