Bertuzzi Talks, Ritola Re-Signs, Larsson to Sweden

According to the Free Press, Holland and co. have begun talks with Bertuzzi's management for a possible multi-year deal.

"Certainly the organization liked what Todd did, and Todd enjoyed his year in Detroit, and is interested in coming back," agent Pat Morris said.

Bertuzzi, 35, made $1.5 million last season. He was one of three Wings (with Lidstrom and Brad Stuart) to play all 82 games, during which he produced 18 goals among 44 points. He followed up with 11 points in 12 playoff games.

The deal might end up being for two years, as Bertuzzi, after moving every year since first leaving Detroit in the summer of 2007, is eager for some continuity. Earlier in the season, in discussing Detroit, he told the Free Press, "When the grass is as green as it is here, why go anywhere else?"

But with around 6 weeks until free agency begins and Nick Lidstrom's status still undecided, it's unlikely many deals much more than minimum salary will be inked any time soon.

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Red Wings goalie prospect, Daniel Larsson has signed a 2-year deal with HV71 of Sweden's Eliteserien per mlive. The contract has an 'out-clause' which would allow him to return to the Red Wings after one year if he wishes.

Larsson has spent the last two season in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins and has expressed frustration at not being able to make the big leagues.

"They wanted me in the AHL for at least another year, but I felt that the two seasons were enough. They don't have a solid goalie coach down there and another season could stop my development,"

It's interesting to note, that HV71 happens to be the same club former Red Wing prospect, Stefan Liv fled to after a disappointing halt in his development after a promising start to his pro-career. Hopefully this move is good for Larsson and he doesn't end up being just another Liv.

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Also per mlive, Wings' prospect, Mattias Ritola has signed a three-year contract extension worth $1.55m -- a cap hit of around $516.7k. Ritola will be subject to waivers but not re-entry waivers for the first season.