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[redwing40]

Well it's July 1st, first day of free agency!

No news on the Wings of yet, they have a big wish list and have $20 million to spend, think we all know who the Wings are after!

Good luck on everyones Team's!

Sidney Crosby is a very rich kid $100 million rich, just stay healthy son

[redwing40]

Red Wings bring back Mikael Samuelsson, sign Jordin Tootoo


The Red Wings added a familiar face and a new one to their lineup Sunday, bringing back Mikael Samuelsson and adding Jordin Tootoo.

Samuelsson signed for two years, $6 million. Tootoo agreed to three years, $5.7 million.

Samuelsson, 35, played for the Wings from 2005-09 and was lost to free agency when the Wings opted to focus their pursuit on Jiri Hudler in '09. Samuelsson split last season between Vancouver and Florida, producing 14 goals and 17 assists for 31 points in 54 games.

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The Wings brought him back to help their ailing power play, as Samuelsson is a good-sized player who shoots right and has a booming shot. He's not shy about shooting, either, and contributed 23 power play goals during his four seasons in Detroit.

Tootoo, 29, is one of the NHL's most aggravating player, the kind that has a knack for getting under an opponent's skin. He plays bigger than his 5-foot-9, 200-pound frame, and adds an element of grit the Wings wanted. He's played all eight of his NHL seasons with Nashville and recorded six goals and 30 points last season in 77 games.

Tootoo, a player you hate but would love on your team, I guess!
Edit: Didnt like Mikael Samuelsson either, played poorly last time