The vast majority of the Red Wings’ 2023 free agent signings took part in media availabilties on Sunday afternoon, and DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills posted highlights from the press conferences of Justin Holl, Shayne Gostisbehere, T.J. Compher, Daniel Sprong, Christian Fischer and James Reimer:
After Round 2 of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman said he wanted to add more offense to the Red Wings’ lineup. Detroit did just that by inking four free-agent forwards over the weekend, highlighted by the signing of Compher to a five-year deal.
Compher earned 52 points (17-35-52) in 82 games last season with the Colorado Avalanche, adding two points in seven playoff contests.
According to the 28-year-old, he is “super excited” to join the Red Wings organization and to reunite with former University of Michigan teammates (2014-15) Andrew Copp and Detroit captain Dylan Larkin.
“There was a lot that attracted me to be a Red Wing,” Compher said. “First off, playing at Michigan and growing up in Chicago were both things that have helped me see the great legacy and tradition the Red Wings have. I have a lot of respect for the organization.”
