Red Wings Rumors: Latest Free Agent Updates and Trade Chatter

The Detroit Red Wings revamped their top six today with the additions of Daniel Alfredsson and Stephen Weiss, and project to be contenders in 2013-14.

UPDATE: July 5, 4:39 p.m. ET

Damien Brunner will not be returning to the Red Wings according to GM Ken Holland.

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UPDATE: July 5, 3:07 p.m. ET

The Red Wings are interested in Brenden Morrow. Morrow is a veteran winger with character that would be a solid fit with the Red Wings. He is another former-captain, and would add more veteran leadership to the dressing room.

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 3:00 p.m. ET

The newest member of the Red Wings will address the media in an hour.

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 2:42 p.m. ET

Valtteri Filppula and Damien Brunner will not return to the Red Wings, but the addition of Weiss and Alfredsson is nothing to sneeze at.

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 2:30 p.m. ET

Keeping Dan Cleary would really solidify the Red Wings' bottom-six, but he may cost too much.

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UPDATE July 5, 2013 2:18 p.m. ET

The Red Wings have made a great signing by adding Stephen Weiss. He is a great center who adds skill and two-way instincts to the roster.

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 2:13 p.m. ET

According to Panthers' color man Steve Goldstein, Stephen Weiss will sign with the Red Wings.

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 2:08 p.m. ET

Weiss is a solid two-way center who would be a great fit for the Red Wings. He carried the Panthers, and he could thrive in Detroit.

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 1:44 p.m. ET

Interesting news considering the relationship Grabovski and Pavel Datsyuk have. Grabovski is a dynamic player who'd be a great fit for the Red Wings.

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 12:48 p.m. ET

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 12:25 p.m. ET

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UPDATE July 5, 2013 12:22 p.m. ET

The signing of Daniel Alfredsson is now official according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

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UPDATE: July 5, 2013 12:11 P.M.

Daniel Alfredsson is heading to the Red Wings according to Helene St. James, and Damien Brunner will be testing free agency according to Pierre LeBrun on TSN.

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The Red Wings are heading to the Eastern Conference this season, and general manager Ken Holland will likely attempt to add some players that will allow his team to play East Coast hockey.

The Red Wings are a skilled team that exceeded expectations in 2012-13, and they will have the challenge of adjusting to a set of new opponents during the upcoming season.

There is always room to make improvements, however. This Original Six franchise prides itself on its ability to be a top contender, and the team has a bright future with many prospects who could make their debut this season.