Red Wings sign big winger Eric Tangradi

The Detroit Red Wings today announced that they have signed left wing Eric Tangradi to a one-year contract.

Tangradi is expected to provide depth in Grand Rapids. He had 31 points in 48 games for the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs last season.

Tangradi, 26, has played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens since making his NHL debut in the 2009-10 season. He has five career goals, 10 assists and 86 penalty minutes in 143 NHL games.

Last season, he played seven games for the Canadiens, registering zero points, 17 penalty minutes and a minus-3 rating.

He's listed at 6-feet-4 and 221 pounds and shoots left-handed. He was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round in 2007.

Earlier in NHL free agency, the Wings signed defenseman Mike Green and center Brad Richards.

Helene St. James contributed.