A two-time Stanley Cup Champion with New Jersey, Brian Rafalski brought his veteran presence and two-way skill to the Detroit Red Wings as a Free Agent in 2007.

Before he ever played an NHL game, Doug Young had some interesting months leading up to his debut.

Mickey Redmond was a member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams in Montreal, but he was dealt to Detroit for Frank Mahovlich in January of 1971.  This marked the end of Redmond's era of playoff participation, but as a Red Wing, he achieved his greatest individual success.

After six quality years in Boston, Marty Barry was traded to Detroit in 1935, where he played for four years, arguably the period during which he achieved his greatest success.