Andersson has signed a two-year contract with Orebro of the Swedish Elite League (SEL), Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersson was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but now he'll return to the comforts of his native land. The 27-year-old defenseman played in 205 regular season games with the Wings, including 27 more in the playoffs, though he had a tough time fitting in this season with rookie Alexey Marchenko needing minutes on the blue line. It'll be interesting to see if Andersson returns to the NHL someday, but if not, he finishes with 15 goals and 21 assists after four years of service.

Andersson was called up by the Red Wings on Friday, Ansar Khan of MLive reports.

EDGE Analysis

Justin Abdelkader is questionable for the season finale Saturday, so Andersson is an insurance policy in case Abdelkader can't go. Andersson hasn't been with the Wings since February and has three points in 28 games this season.

Andersson was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids by the Red Wings on Thursday, Ansar Khan of MLive reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersson has been back and forth between Detroit and Grand Rapids all season, as he has struggled with his consistency this season. He's never been much of a fantasy contributor, with only one season of more than 10 points, but has even less value now that he's not playing every night in Detroit. With the way things are rolling for Detroit right now, Andersson will likely need an injury to get back into the lineup.

Andersson returns to the Red Wings on Tuesday after a brief stint in the AHL.

EDGE Analysis

Andersson went unclaimed on waivers before being assigned to AHL Grand Rapids. In 26 outings this season, the center has a meager three points. Given his lack of offensive production, combined with averaging a nominal 9:17 of ice time per game, the 26-year-old would be a reach in most leagues.

After a healthy scratch Saturday, Andersson has been sent down to AHL Grand Rapids, Ansar Khan of MLive reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nobody picked up Andersson after he was waived Friday, so it was only a matter of time before he was re-assigned. Eric Tangradi was called up as another available forward.

Andersson has cleared waivers, but Red Wings general manager Ken Holland indicated that he will not be assigned to the minors Saturday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Wings risked Andersson going to another team by waiving him Friday. After all, fellow defenseman Niklas Kronwall (knee) is on injured reserve but since Andersson went unclaimed through waivers, the Swede gives the Winged Wheel a healthy option on the blue line.

Andersson was waived by the Red Wings on Friday, Ansar Khan of MLive reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersson now has until noon on Saturday to be claimed by another team. After playing much of the past two seasons, Andersson has struggled to crack the lineup at times this year, playing in 25 games and tallying three points.

Andersson lit the lamp for the first time this season Friday in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Andersson has tallied three points in 17 games, which is about on par with how often he scores in his career. He's not on the ice for his scoring prowess, as he is a grind-line specialist.

Andersson confirmed that he'll make his season debut Saturday night against the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Andersson is a playmaker with ideal size at 6-foot-2, 211 pounds. He'll join a Detroit lineup that once again features fellow forward Darren Helm and defenseman Danny DeKeyser, two skaters returning from their respective injuries.

Andersson re-signed with the Red Wings on a one-year, $815,000 deal, ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reports. Andersson, a restricted free agent, will return to the Red Wings after appearing in 68 games and notching eight points last season. The 26-year-old recorded a minus-four rating in an average of 11:38 of ice time per game.