The Red Wings checked off several boxes before the market officially opened, re-signing defenseman prospect Antti Tuomisto to a one-year, two-way contract extension on June 26 before re-upping blueliner William Lagesson to a two-year deal on June 27.

The Detroit Red Wings need a top-four defenseman and a top-six forward if they want to look more like a playoff team.

As players re-upped with their own teams before the start of free agency, the Detroit Red Wings' target list took several hits.