Red Wings sign Colaiacovo, Abdelkader
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The Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo to a two-year deal and forward Justin Abdelkader to a four-year contract on Friday.
The 29-year-old Colaiacovo was part of a defensive corps that helped the Blues record a league-best 15 shutouts and allowed goaltenders Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott take home the Jennings Trophy for fewest total goals allowed.
He notched two goals and 19 points with a plus-seven rating in 64 games, then added three assists in seven postseason appearances as St. Louis was eliminated in the second round by the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings.
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Heading into his 10th pro season, Colaiacovo has totaled 30 goals and 139 points in 370 games with the Maple Leafs (2002-09) and Blues (2009-12).
Abdelkader had eight goals and 14 assists in 81 games for the Red Wings last season.
Over 209 career contests with Detroit, Abdelkader has 18 goals and 29 assists.