Fri 9/14/12 10:03 AM

Justin Abdelkader has signed a four-year/$7.2 million deal with the Detroit Red Wings. "Abby is a big strong guy; he can play left wing," Abdelkader said. "He was a real good centerman in college and in the AHL, and he played some center last year. He's versatile. He's physical. He's comfortable dropping the gloves. He chipped in eight goals last year. We think there's more there, with opportunity." Abdelkader had eight goals and 22 points in 81 games in 2011-12. He isn't worth drafting in standard leagues.