Red Wings sign Theo Rochette to entry-level contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings signed center Theo Rochette to a one-year entry-level contract on June 15, 2026. The Red Wings are seeking to bolster their center depth, especially after captain Dylan Larkin's recent trade request. Rochette recorded 3-3-6 in 10 games for Switzerland during the IIHF World Championship and previously led Lausanne in goals scored in the Swiss pro league. His performance is crucial as the team evaluates options amid personnel uncertainty at the center position.
- •Theo Rochette signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Red Wings
- •Rochette scored 22 goals for Lausanne in 46 games last season
- •Red Wings are facing potential losses at center, including Larkin's trade request
- •Rochette previously captained the Quebec Remparts to a Memorial Cup title
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Roll Dice With Rochette
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