Alex DeBrincat, F: The 25-year-old signed a four-year contract July 9, the same day he was acquired in a trade from the Ottawa Senators. He scored 27 goals in 82 games last season and has hit 41 twice in his NHL career, with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2018-19 and 2021-22. Detroit hasn't had a 40-goal scorer since Marian Hossa in 2008-09. … J.T. Compher, F: The 28-year-old signed a five-year contract July 1 after setting NHL career highs in assists (35) and points (52) in 82 games with the Colorado Avalanche last season. The versatile forward can play up and down the lineup and in all situations. … Shayne Gostisbehere, D: The 30-year-old signed a one-year contract July 1 and provides a left-shot option on the power play. He had 41 points (13 goals, 28 assists) in 75 games with the Arizona Coyotes and Carolina Hurricanes last season. … Justin Holl, D: The 31-year-old signed a three-year contract July 1 and provides balance with a right shot on the back end. He had 18 points (two goals, 16 assists) in 80 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season. …Daniel Sprong, F: The 26-year-old signed a one-year contract July 1 after setting an NHL career high with 21 goals in 66 games for the Seattle Kraken last season. … Klim Kostin, F: The 24-year-old signed a two-year contract July 1 after he was acquired in a trade from the Edmonton Oilers on June 29. He set NHL career highs in goals (11), assists (10) and points (21) in 57 games last season. … James Reimer, G: The 35-year-old signed a one-year contract July 1 and is expected to play a backup role. He went 12-21-8 with a 3.48 goals-against average, an .890 save percentage and three shutouts in 43 games (41 starts) for the San Jose Sharks last season.