Filip Zadina, once considered one of the most promising young forwards in the NHL, appears to be closing the door on his North American career. After ...

This week, the Detroit Red Wings placed forward Filip Zadina on unconditional waivers in order to release him. In effect, the player walked over $4.5 million in exchange for his freedom to sign ...

Detroit Red Wings right wing Filip Zadina (11) reacts after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

The Red Wings put Filip Zadina, the No. 6 pick in the 2018 draft, on unconditional waivers Thursday for purposes of mutual contract termination.

The Red Wings GM discussed his free agent moves, the unmet need for a scorer, and why he waived the No. 6 pick in the 2018 NHL Draft.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Filip Zadina (11) reacts after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

DETROIT – Filip Zadina apparently concluded that if he’s going to make it in the NHL, it won’t be with the Detroit Red Wings, so he asked for a change of scenery.

Filip Zadina's termination frees the Detroit Red Wings from the $1.825 million annual salary cap hit that would have run through 2024-25.

Filip Zadina walked away from $4.56 million in guaranteed money from the Detroit Red Wings knowing there are no guarantees he will ever earn that much more in his career.

DALLAS -- About an hour before the draft started, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland was asked if he might sprint to the stage if forward Filip Zadina was still on the board at No. 6.

San Jose Sharks' Filip Zadina (18), left, celebrates his goal with teammates against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.

CALGARY, Alberta -- Filip Zadina had two goals and two assists for a career-high four points in the San Jose Sharks' 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.