Finnish defenseman Kaski to sign with Red Wings after worlds

Oliwer Kaski intends to sign a contract with the Detroit Red Wings after the conclusion of the World Championship, the Finnish blue-liner's agent, Todd Diamond, told TSN's Darren Dreger on Monday.

Kaski notched an assist in Finland's overtime loss to the United States on Monday.

The 23-year-old posted 51 points in 59 regular-season games with the Lahti Pelicans in the Finnish Liiga in 2018-19. He added four points in six playoff contests this spring.