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Former First-Round Pick Chase Stillman Signs One-Year Deal With Detroit Red Wings

The 23-year-old forward will earn $850,000 if he makes the NHL roster.

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By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published July 5, 2026 at 1:42 AM PDT

Chase Stillman has a new team.

The 23-year-old forward signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, according to ESPN. The deal is worth $850,000 at the NHL level if Stillman makes the roster.

Stillman, a St. Louis native, was a first-round pick of the New Jersey Devils in 2021. The two-way structure of the contract means his salary differs depending on whether he plays in the NHL or at the minor league level.

Detroit used the signing to add a young forward with first-round pedigree, giving Stillman a chance to establish himself at the NHL level after his time with the Devils organization.

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