2008–09 Detroit Red Wings season

June 9: Dominik Hasek announced his retirement from the NHL. June 10: Detroit signed Head Coach Mike Babcock to three-year contract extension. June 11: Assistant Coach Todd McLellan signed with the San Jose Sharks as their new head coach. June 30: The Detroit Red Wings re-signed defenseman Andreas Lilja to a two-year contract. July 1: Brad Stuart re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings. It is a four-year deal worth $3.75 million per season, and a no-trade clause for the first two. July 2: Marian Hossa signed a one-year, $7.45 million contract.

2008–09 Detroit Red Wings season

June 9: Dominik Hasek announced his retirement from the NHL. June 10: Detroit signed Head Coach Mike Babcock to three-year contract extension. June 11: Assistant Coach Todd McLellan signed with the San Jose Sharks as their new head coach. June 30: The Detroit Red Wings re-signed defenseman Andreas Lilja to a two-year contract. July 1: Brad Stuart re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings. It is a four-year deal worth $3.75 million per season, and a no-trade clause for the first two. July 2: Marian Hossa signed a one-year, $7.45 million contract.