James van Riemsdyk is signing a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The deal is for $1 million against the salary cap but includes several bonus incentives that could earn him an additional $750,000, a source said. Van Riemsdyk spent last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Van Riemsdyk signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Red Wings on Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Van Riemsdyk had 16 goals and 36 points across 71 appearances with Columbus in 2024-25,