Red Wings re-sign Alexey Marchenko

By @MichaelCaples –

In a housekeeping move shortly before the start of the free agency window, the Red Wings have re-signed one of their restricted free agents.

Detroit has inked defenseman Alexey Marchenko to a two-year contract, as first reported by former Wolverines and Red Wings defenseman turned analyst Aaron Ward.

Alexei Marchenko resigns with Detroit Red Wings.

— Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) July 1, 2016

Per MLive’s Ansar Khan, the deal is worth $1.45 million per season.

#RedWings re-sign RFA defenseman Alexey Marchenko for two years at a $1.45 million cap hit.

— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) July 1, 2016