Detroit Red Wings 2025 RFA Contracts: Berggren, Soderblom, Johansson Projections

With Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond signed long-term, GM Steve Yzerman faces decisions on Jonatan Berggren, Elmer Soderblom, and Albert Johansson, all arbitration-eligible.

After a one-year, $825,000 deal, Berggren's 24 points in 75 bottom-six games don't scream a big raise. Comparable to Jesper Boqvist's two-year, $1.5 million AAV deal, a similar contract fits under the $95.5 million cap.

Arbitration will loom if he seeks another one-year deal.

Projection: Two years, $1.5 million AAV.

NHL comparables like Zach Benson and Michael Rasmussen help Soderblom's case, but his 26 NHL games and AHL stint weaken it.

With 19 points in 47 career games, a prove-it deal is likely. He may deserve a $1.7-$2.7 million AAV, but Detroit's arbitration leverage signals to a one-year, $1.15 million AAV deal, a real 'prove it' opportunity if Soderblom earns a roster spot out of training camp next season.

His NHL comparable is Henri Jokiharju of the Buffalo Sabres.

Johansson, tallied nine points in 61 games as a third-pairing defenseman, limiting his value.

Detroit holds the edge in negotiations. Projection: Two years, $1.2 million AAV.

These deals leave $19.17 million in cap space for 2025-26, giving Detroit flexibility to address roster needs through trades or free agency, as Steve Yzerman stated he is prepared to do.