Red Wings Re-Sign Patrick Eaves and Drew Miller

The Detroit Red Wings retained some offensive depth on the first day of free agency by re-signing right wing Patrick Eaves to a three-year contract worth $3.6 million and left wing Drew Miller to a two-year contract worth $1.65 million. Eaves' contract will average out to $1.2 million per season, while Miller's deal will pay him $825,000 per season. In 63 games last season, Eaves had 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points. He missed three games with an upper-body injury and 10 games with a groin injury. Miller appeared in 67 games last season, scoring 10 goals and eight assists for 18 points. These are decent depth signings for the Red Wings, as both players are very hard-working forwards for the team. Eaves is a good skater, brings plenty of offensive skill to the forward lines, and is versatile enough to play on both wings. Miller brings plenty of defensive skill to the forward lines, as well as a strong work ethic and some skill to the penalty kill. Both players should continue to be good fits in Detroit for the duration of their contracts. Plus, their inexpensive contracts make them very affordable for the Red Wings and are good bargains at their skill levels.

Red Wings Re-Sign Forward Miller to One-Year Deal

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have re-signed left wing Drew Miller to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He was claimed off waivers by the Red Wings from the Tampa Bay Lightning last November. In 80 games with the Red Wings and Lightning last season, he had 10 goals and nine assists for 19 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Red Wings, as Miller was a fairly steady forward for the team last season. He's not a bad defensive forward and works very hard on the ice, so he should continue to perform well for the Red Wings next season.