The Detroit Red Wings signed James van Riemsdyk, a well-traveled forward who has logged more than 1,000 NHL games.

Van Riemsdyk spent last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Van Riemsdyk, 36, fills Detroit's need for a veteran up front. He posted 16 goals and 36 points last season and has reached double digits in goals in all of his previous 16 NHL seasons and can still make the most of his 6-foot-3 frame in front of the net,