The Red Wings place Zadina on unconditional waivers to terminate his deal 😳

Adam Hernandez

1 year ago

Apr 5, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Filip Zadina (11) celebrates his goal in the second period against the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Filip Zadina is done in Detroit.

Tuesday, Detroit placed the 23-year-old forward on unconditional waivers for the purpose of mutual contract termination meaning Zadina will essentially walk away from $4.56M remaining on his deal.

Hearing #LGRW will place Filip Zadina on unconditional waivers at 12 noon ET today for purposes of mutual contract termination.

Zadina is foregoing the $4.56 million remaining on his deal, seeking a fresh start elsewhere. Huge courage to bet on himself.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 6, 2023

Zadina will now be an unrestricted free agent, able to sign with any team, a huge gamble to say the least after recording just three goals and four assists in 30 games with the Red Wings last season. Not to mention the 68 points in 190 career games spread over five NHL seasons he’s only been able to muster.