Red Wings sign Arvidsson and Kolesar with historic jersey numbers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings added forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Keegan Kolesar as the NHL season approaches. Arvidsson, formerly of the Boston Bruins, will don No. 33, a number linked to long-time player Kris Draper. Kolesar takes No. 55, last worn by Niklas Kronwall, previously associated with Hall of Famer Larry Murphy. This offseason marked significant changes, including the recent departure of general manager Steve Yzerman, who had made multiple acquisitions before leaving. Newly acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov will wear No. 80, a rare choice for the franchise.
- •Arvidsson signs two-year, $10 million deal
- •Kolesar acquired for draft picks
- •Tarasov becomes second player in Red Wings history to wear No. 80
- •Yzerman stepped down as GM in July
- •Both players linked to past Stanley Cup winners
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings’ Latest Additions Now Wear Jersey Numbers Tied To Past Glory
"A pair of newcomers to the Detroit Red Wings for this season will be wearing jersey numbers that were previously worn by Stanley Cup winners.
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