Drew Miller scored a career-high 10 goals last season for the Detroit Red Wings after being claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Is that his offensive ceiling? Miller certainly hopes not.

“I want to grow as a player, don’t want to be known only as a penalty killer,’’ Miller said. “I won’t get power-play time, but I can elevate my game five-on-five.’’

Miller, 26, signed a one-year contract for $650,000 with the Red Wings on Tuesday.

The club was happy the Michigan State product chipped in more offense than expected, but his primary job as a fourth-line grinder is defense and penalty killing.

“He chipped in some goals, which you want out of your support forwards,’’ Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. “He can skate. He did a good job on the penalty kill, getting in shooting lanes. He gives us depth.

“It was the first year he got to establish himself, get the coaches’ confidence. We hope he takes his career forward.’’

Miller, along with role players Patrick Eaves and Darren Helm, helped the Red Wings improve dramatically on the penalty kill, going from 25th in the NHL at 78.3 percent in 2008-09 to 10th at 83.9 percent.

“As a kid in college and the minors I always enjoyed being on the penalty kill and being counted on to play well defensively,’’ Miller said. “Coming here last year off waivers, getting a chance to be with the Red Wings, the team they have and the history they have, I’m honored to be a part of the team.’’

Miller is dividing his time this offseason between the house he is renting in metro Detroit and his cottage near Grand Rapids.

Holland said he is close to signing two other restricted free agents, Eaves and defenseman Derek Meech. Helm and Justin Abdelkader likely will sign later in the summer.