The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of cap space remaining following their activities in free-agency, and they’re about to find out what they need to pony up to keep a key member of their team.
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Forward and pending restricted free agent Tyler Bertuzzi has filed for salary arbitration, joining 25 other NHL players to do so:
The hearings will be taking place between October 20 and November 8.
When a player files for salary arbitration, both the player and the team will propose a salary for the upcoming season; a neutral arbiter will then make the final call. Following the arbiter’s decision, the team has the right to decline or walk away from the amount awarded. If this occurs, the player can then declare himself an unrestricted free agent.
Bertuzzi just finished a two-year, $2.8 million deal, and will be looking for a raise. Last season, he scored 21 goals with 27 assists in 71 games played prior to the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Troy Stecher explains why he chose to sign with the Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings added to their blue line on Saturday afternoon, inking former Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher to a two-year contract.
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After the deal was announced, Stecher met virtually with media member to explain why he chose the Red Wings, and that it was easy to make the decision due to the feeling of being wanted:
“You want to go to a place where you think you can have success, but you want to make sure you’re wanted there as well, and I definitely felt wanted by them,” he said.
“Feel like Detroit is a good fit, I’ll be able to play in all situations and get back to my roots.”
As far as leaving Vancouver goes, Stecher will remember his time fondly, but also understands the nature of the business.
