Steve Ott

The Red Wings hope Steve Ott brings an element of sandpaper to their fourth line.

(AP file photo)

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Steve Ott to a one-year deal for $800,000, filling their need for an abrasive fourth-line player.

Ott, 33, was limited to 21 games last season with the St. Louis Blues due to surgery in December on his hamstring. He finished with no goals, two assists and 34 penalty minutes.

He returned in the playoffs, appearing in nine games (no goals, one assist).

Ott (6-0, 189) is a physical, agitating player who will occasionally fight.

Ott can play all three forward positions and is good in the faceoff circle, winning more 55 percent of his draws in multiple seasons.

In 795 career games, Ott has 106 goals and 175 assists for 281 points.

He played for the OHL Windsor Spitfires and was a first-round pick of the Dallas Stars in 2000 (25th overall).

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