Red Wings sign defenseman Dandenault

DETROIT -- The Red Wings re-signed defenseman Mathieu Dandenault to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

He agreed to terms on a deal worth $1.6 million, general manager Ken Holland said. Under the current collective bargaining agreement that expires Sept. 15, Dandenault would have the right to become an unrestricted free agent following next season because he will have played 10 NHL seasons and will be making less than the league's average salary.

Dandenault missed more than a month last season because of a broken right foot. He finished with three goals and nine assists in 65 games. The versatile Dandenault was also used up front at center and wing by coach Dave Lewis, but was returned to defense following injuries to Chris Chelios and Jason Woolley.

The 28-year-old Quebec native has won three Stanley Cup titles with the Red Wings, who chose him in the second round of the 1994 draft. Dandenault has spent his entire NHL career with Detroit, notching 48 goals and 101 assists in 616 games.