The Detroit Red Wings made some waves in NHL free agency by signing Daniel Alfredsson and Stephen Weiss on the first day the market opened.
But in making these moves, the Red Wings also paved the way for departures of prominent members of their team, including Valtteri Filppula (signed with Tampa Bay), Carlo Colaiacovo (bought out) and possibly Dan Cleary, who remains without a deal.
Detroit's management also needs to figure out if it wishes to retain the services of some young restricted free agents, including Brendan Smith, Gustav Nyquist and Joakim Andersson.
This article will look at the impact of each of these departures and signings on the immediate future of the Red Wings.
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Detroit Red Wings: How Each Offseason Addition and Departure Will Affect Team
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