The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Anton Johansson, a fourth-round pick in 2022, to a three-year entry-level contract that takes effect next season. He will report to the Grand Rapids Griffins on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season.

The Red Wings announced they’ve signed defense prospect Anton Johansson to his entry-level deal. It’s a three-year pact that doesn’t begin until next season, but he’ll still finish out 2024-25 in the organization on a tryout with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

This is what Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman says to himself as he falls asleep every night (probably). A little healthy competition never hurts anyone, and there is competition for ice time on the Red Wings' blueline.

The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday signed forward Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The 33-year-old Ann Arbor native has spent nearly the entire season with the Grand Rapids and, along with goaltender Sebastian Cossa, represented the team in the AHL All-Star Classic.