Drew Miller

Red Wings forward Drew Miller was limited to 28 games during an injury-plagued season.

(The Associated Press)

DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings are trying to re-sign two of their impending unrestricted free agents, having made offers to forwards Darren Helm and Drew Miller.

A deal with Miller could be completed soon but the Red Wings likely will be waiting a few weeks before Helm decides.

Miller, 32, was limited to 28 games due a broken jaw on Dec. 3 and a season-ending knee injury on Jan. 10. The club likes what he brings to the fourth line, the penalty killing unit and the dressing room.

He is coming off a three-year deal with a $1.35 million cap hit. Because he spent more than 100 days on injured reserve, the Red Wings can sign him to a contract that includes games played bonuses.

"We're working away, hopefully find a solution," general manager Ken Holland said. "He's a good penalty killer, he's a good leader in the room. He doesn't wear a letter but he's well-respected by the younger players. Hopefully we find a solution to keep him here for another year."

Holland and coach Jeff Blashill have spoken multiple times to Helm since the season ended and Holland has talked to his agent.

Helm, 29, likely will wait until after the free-agent interview process at the end of the month before deciding if he'll re-sign with the Red Wings or explore the market on July 1. Free agents have a few days to speak with other teams before hitting the market, enabling them to gauge interest and get an idea of their value.

Helm earned $2.5 million this past season, the last of a four-year deal that had a cap hit of $2.125 million.

The Red Wings value Helm's speed and versatility. He can play on the wing in the top six or at center or the wing in the bottom six. He kills penalties and has been used as a net-front presence on the power play.

Helm expressed interest in remaining with the organization but said after the playoffs that he wanted his role more clearly defined.

He could be slotted in the $3.5 million to $4 million range. Justin Abdelkader signed a seven-year deal last season at a $4.25 million cap hit. He has scored 19 and 23 goals in each of the past two seasons. Helm's career high is 15.

Holland said he will not make offers to UFAs Kyle Quincey and Brad Richards before July 1, if at all.

Holland also is working on signing the team's restricted free agents, a group that includes Petr Mrazek, Danny DeKeyser, Riley Sheahan, Alexey Marchenko and Teemu Pulkkinen. That process usually takes much of the off-season.

"By the end of the week I will have talked to all of our restricted players," Holland said. "In most cases made offers or got an idea of what they're thinking and they know what I'm thinking."

All five are eligible for arbitration, so it's possible one or two might file.

Waiting on Radulov: The Red Wings made a one-year offer to forward Alexander Radulov, believed to be worth between $4 million and $5 million. They would like to sign him, despite concerns that he might be a bad influence in the dressing room.

Radulov is seeking a two-year deal but he won't get it from the Red Wings. If he doesn't get what he's seeking from an NHL team, Radulov might remain in the KHL, where he played the past four seasons for CSKA Moscow.

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