DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings added the goaltending depth they were seeking for AHL affiliate Grand Rapids on Friday by bringing back a familiar face, signing Joey MacDonald.

The Red Wings also signed veteran minor-league centers Jamie Johnson and Chris Minard to play for the Griffins.

MacDonald, 30, appeared in eight games for the Red Wings in 2006-07, going 1-5-1, with a 3.46 goals-against average.

The club carried him on the roster as its third goalie most of the season, not wanting to lose him on waivers. He was waived late in the season and claimed by Boston.

MacDonald played in 49 games with the New York Islanders in 2008-09, going 14-26-6, with a 3.37 GAA and recording his only NHL shutout -- in Detroit (2-0).

He played in the Toronto system last season, going 1-4 with the Maple Leafs and 14-19-3, with a 3.18 GAA, for the Marlies.

He will compete with Thomas McCollum for the starting job in Grand Rapids. The Red Wings also have young Jordan Pearce in their system.

MacDonald played four seasons with the Griffins (2002-03 to 2005-06), posting a career record of 88-57-7. He ranks first on the club's career list with 16 shutouts.

Minard, 28, has played in 40 NHL games with Pittsburgh and Edmonton (two goals, four assists, 14 penalty minutes). Minard (6-1, 200) had 22 goals and 16 assists in 20 games for Springfield (AHL) last season.

Johnson, 28, had 27 goals and 44 assists for Rochester (AHL) last season. Johnson (5-11, 185) has no NHL experience.