Red Wings select center Red Savage in fourth round
The Detroit Red Wings selected center Red Savage in the fourth round (pick No. Savage (5-11, 180) is a left shooter who played for the U.S. National Team Development Program’s Under-18 team in Plymouth, where he tallied 18 goals and 24 assists in 45 games this season. He lives in Northville and will attend Miami University next season. Savage’s father, Brian, played 12 NHL seasons as a left wing, mostly with the Montreal Canadiens. Brian Savage also went to Miami.
mlive.comRed Wings sign former Michigan Wolverines defenseman Jon Merrill
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have signed former Michigan Wolverines defenseman Jon Merrill to a one-year contract. He was a standout at Michigan for three seasons between 2010 and 2013. NHL free agency opened at noon Friday. Detroit GM Steve Yzerman also signed right wing Bobby Ryan to a one-year deal. More: NHL free agency opens today: Follow Red Wings updates