Signed Wings re-sign RFA Joakim Andersson

[HockeytownRules19 902]

1 year, $815K according to multiple reports including LeBrun, Khan, etc

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 1m

1 minute ago

Wings have signed forward Joakim Andersson to a one-year deal for $815,000. He was a restricted free agent.

[kipwinger 8,521]

Good deal. He can be waived with no harm done, and he can play adequate enough in a pinch. I'm fine with this.

[luvmnger 125]

jeeeeeesh. come on....are we desperate?

[HockeytownRules19 902]

Exactly... no multi-year deal... No issues what so ever... Can easily be cut but would be a solid "extra 13-14th forward"

Edited June 26, 2015 by HockeytownRules19

[amato 3,210]

Holland is hard at work again!!

Kidding good value depth signing. No problems here.

[Helmethead 235]

He'll likely clear waivers and be playing in Grand Rapids next season.

[Hack & Whack Rule! 160]

Good deal. It's about what he's worth and he isn't signed for 13 years, 2 of which would be productive.

[rick zombo 3,739]

Nice to see Holland looking after top priority stuff here on draft day.

Seriously though, I don't have a problem with this deal.

[kipwinger 8,521]

I mean, I assume that Ferraro or Callahan will out play him for a spot. But why double down on it? Just sign them all, let them compete for a spot, and waive whoever you don't want at the end of the process. No need to limit your options unnecessarily.

[nyqvististhefuture 1,002]

I just hope when he goes we can at least get a 7th rounder for him and not lose him for nothing like we always seem to do with other players

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Griffins.

That is all.

[rick zombo 3,739]

Holy crap, I just realized Andersson's going to be making more than Peluso!!!!

[LeftWinger 4,951]

Our former coach loves Andersson, he will not clear waivers if he falls to Toronto.

[joesuffP 1,746]

The ball is rolling!

[gcom007 1,465]

No problem with this deal. He's underwhelming to say the least, but he's not nearly as bad as some make him out to be. Safe signing.

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

Waste of time and money. Should have signed a guy that can actually throw a bodycheck.

But I forgot, when our top 6 penalty killing forwards are tired, we need to throw Andersson out there to give those guys an occasional breather. And he has faceoff skills that would make Yanic Perreault blush.

Edited June 26, 2015 by GMRwings1983

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

Griffins.

That is all.

Sure hope so. Otherwise makes no sense. Andersson blows at the NHL level. And quite frankly isn't that great even at the AHL level.

[matt198913 932]

Don't mind this at all. Cheap can be waived if needed. Good signing

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

Don't mind this at all. Cheap can be waived if needed. Good signing

Cheap? I wish I could make that kind of money by being a waste of space.

[Vladinator16 236]

That's about as exciting as a move you're going to see by the Wings this off season.

[matt198913 932]

Cheap? I wish I could make that kind of money by being a waste of space.

Lol play professional hockey. I'll support you

[jimmyemeryhunter 2,747]

I'll pretend to support you, but then complain to everyone who will listen because you play too soft.

[GoalieManPat 1,007]

Our former coach loves Andersson, he will not clear waivers if he falls to Toronto.

Please place him on waivers then.