The Red Wings have signed free agent forward Todd Bertuzzi to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million.
Bertuzzi, 34, was originally a first round draft pick (23rd overall) of the New York Islanders in 1993.
The Sudbury, Ontario native spent last season with the Calgary Flames where he posted 15 goals and 29 assists for 44 points in 66 games.
The 13-year NHL veteran has played in 859 career games, scoring 255 goals and adding 369 assists for 624 points. He has also collected 1,221 penalty minutes.
