How Do The Red Wings Maximize Their Top Six? Another former Red Wing will be playing overseas this season. Dominik Kubalik, a winger who played for Detroit in 2022-23, signed with HC Ambri-Piotta of the Swiss league. The team announced the signing Wednesday via social media. This move comes just two days after former Red Wing Filip Zadina signed with HC Davos [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/red-wings-first-rounder-zadina-signs-in-switzerland] in the same league. Kubalik was a solid winger for Detroit in his lone season with the organization. The 2020 Calder Trophy winner with Chicago signed as a UFA after the Blackhawks didn't tender him a qualifying offer, then put up 45 points in 81 games, one point shy of his career high in his acclaimed rookie year. His history with the Red Wings is more known for his being an asset in the trade for Alex DeBrincat last season. Detroit gave up Kubalik, defenseman Donovan Sebrango, a fourth round pick and a conditional first round pick in order to acquire DeBrincat. In his lone season with the Senators last year, Kubalik's scoring dried up. He finished with 15 points (11 goals) in 74 games. Meanwhile, DeBrincat scored 67 points in 82 games. Kubalik's decision to play in Switzerland is also a homecoming. The Czech winger played for Ambri-Piotta from 2017 to 2019 before he made the jump to the NHL. In each season, he was the only player to score above a point-per-game pace for the team, finishing with 84 points in 75 games. Now, both parties will look to rekindle that production. Dec 14, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Dominik Kubalik (81) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Enterprise Center. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5MDUzNzYwODA5MzQ2Njcy/usatsi_22106293.jpg] Dec 14, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Dominik Kubalik (81) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Enterprise Center. ALSO FROM THN DETROIT How Do the Red Wings Draw the Most from their Top Six? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/players/how-do-the-red-wings-draw-the-most-from-their-top-six] 3 Breakout Candidates for the Red Wings this Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/game-day/3-breakout-candidates-for-the-red-wings-this-season] When Will Prolonged RFA Negotiations with Seider and Raymond Start to Hurt the Red Wings? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/when-will-prolonged-rfa-negotiations-with-seider-and-raymond-start-to-hurt-the-red-wings] Seider, Raymond, and Training Camp Looms: The Silky Mitten State Episode 37 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/game-day/seider-raymond-and-training-camp-looms-the-silky-mitten-state-episode-37] Olympic Hopes Dashed for 2 Red Wings Prospects in Qualifying Tournaments [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/game-day/olympic-hopes-dashed-for-2-red-wings-prospects-in-qualifying-tournaments] Ted Lindsay, Hockey’s Labor Trailblazer [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/ted-lindsay-hockeys-labor-trailblazer] Red Wings First Rounder Zadina Signs in Switzerland [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/red-wings-first-rounder-zadina-signs-in-switzerland] How Do The Red Wings Maximize Their Top Six?
