The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Thomas Vanek to a one-year, $2.6 million contract.

Vanek, 32, recorded 18 goals and 23 assists for 41 points over 74 games with the Minnesota Wild in 2015-16, his second year with the club.

The Austrian has 316 goals and 333 helpers for 649 points over 817 career games with the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens and Wild.