The Red Wings have re-signed center Joe Veleno, whose offensive contributions have steadily improved. They also signed
Patrick Kane, who had a strong season post-hip surgery, netting 20 goals and 27 assists in 50 games. Kane's chemistry with
Alex DeBrincat, who scored 27 goals and 40 assists last season, should bolster the team's offensive capabilities.
However, DeBrincat's late-season scoring drought highlighted the need for consistent high-end scoring.