Detroit Red Wings sign enforcer defenseman to one-year contract and steal him from the Pittsburgh Penguins
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The Detroit Red Wings have announced a signing moments ago of an enforcer defenseman to a one-year contract.
Red Wings have inked defenseman Colin Swoyer to a one-year contract extension after posting career-high number this past season.
This is a clear steal by GM Steve Yzerman from the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, as Swoyer was recently under contract with their team.
"Swoyer, of Hinsdale, Illinois, re-ups with the Walleye after posting 33 points (2G, 31A), 54 penalty minutes, and a +2 over 59 games. His assists, penalty minutes, and games played totals were all career-highs, while his goal total tied his career-best number. The blue-liner posted 11 points (6G, 5A), 14 penalty minutes, and a +6 over 19 games in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. His six goals were the second-best goal total by a defenseman in a playoff season for the Walleye."
The Walleye are a crucial aspect of the Detroit Red Wings in developing their youth, alongside providing support to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.
Locking up a defenseman like Swoyer, who will provide crucial protection to the Red Wings' youth for one more season is huge.
"SWOYER IS BACK!!!
Colin Swoyer has signed for another year with the Toledo Walleye!
Last season Colin put up 33P in 59GP during the regular season and 11P in 19 playoff games with the fish.
Welcome back Colin Swoyer!"
Colin Swoyer has signed for another year with the Toledo Walleye!
Last season Colin put up 33P in 59GP during the regular season and 11P in 19 playoff games with the fish.
Welcome back Colin Swoyer!"
Steve Yzerman isn't doing making additions to the Red Wings organization
General manager Steve Yzerman recently revealed in an interview that the Red Wings are in search to add a top-6 forward as well as a top-4 defenseman, which are not easy to come by.
We can expect a big transaction taking place in the coming weeks that will greatly impact Detroit's roster.
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