Wings sign Lilja and MacLean
The Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Andreas Lilja and center Don MacLean.
This afternoon on 1270AM, head coach Mike Babcock announced the signing of Lilja to a one year contract. Lilja, 30, has played for the LA Kings and most recently, the Florida Panthers. Lilja rounds out the defensemen group at seven players (Lidstrom, Schneider, Fischer, Chelios, Rivers, and Delmore). “Lilja brings NHL experience along with the size and toughness we needed on our blueline,” said Red Wings general manager Ken Holland. In his 180 NHL games, Lilja had 186 penalty minutes and 27 points (8 goals and 19 assists).
MacLean will most likely be playing for the Griffins this fall with the opportunity to come up to the NHL. He was drafted by the LA Kings, traded to Toronto, signed by Columbus, and is now heading for Detroit. MacLean has played a total of 29 NHL games scoring six goals and got three assits. In 2001-2002 on St. John’s, MacLean led the AHL in assists and points. “MacLean gives us depth on offense and will have a chance to compete in training camp. We’re happy to have both players signed and look forward to seeing them in the Red Wings’ jersey,” Holland said.
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August 24th, 2005 at 8:26 pm
Don Maclean! Isn’t he the guy that hosts HNIC? What’s he doin’ playing for the Red Wings?
hahaha!