DETROIT -- According to a report in Russia's Soviet Sport, the Detroit Red Wings have either signed or are close to signing 23-year-old defenseman Evgeny Ryasensky, an undrafted free agent who has spent his entire career in Russia.



He is listed at 5-11 and 194 pounds and had six goals, 10 assists and 69 penalty minutes in 53 games with Neftekhimik of the Kontinental Hockey League last season.



The article states that Ryasensky will compete for a roster spot in training camp and is prepared to play with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins if he doesn't earn a spot on the NHL roster.

