The Red Wings have agreed to terms on a three-season contract with forward Filip Zadina.
The deal will pay him $1.825 million per year.
The 22-year-old Czech has had a very disappointing performance, having been drafted sixth overall in 2018.
Last season he had 24 points in 74 games.
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