It’s the official start of free-agency this afternoon, and the Detroit Red Wings will be looking to add to their team. GM Steve Yzerman has already indicated that the team will be making moves, though will be “conservative” in their approach.
As a team starved for offensive help, there are a bevy of options that will be available to them. Take a look below at three possibilities that could be considered.
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LW Anthony Duclair
The former third round pick of the New York Rangers enjoyed a break out season with the Ottawa Senators last year, scoring 23 goals in 66 games. And it was a bargain, as he only counted $1.65 million against the salary cap.
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C Mikael Granlund
The Finnish forward was drafted by the Minnesota Wild, where he played before being traded to the Nashville Predators during the 2018-19 season. He enjoyed his best statistical season the year prior, scoring 21 goals with 46 assists.
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LW Tyler Ennis
Ennis has suited up for four separate clubs after beginning his NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres. Last season, he registered 16 goals split between the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers.
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Steve Yzerman explains why team waived Justin Abdelkader
Prior to last night’s 1st round selection of Swedish winger Lucas Raymond, the Detroit Red Wings made the decision to part ways with a long tenured veteran and home-grown talent.
Former Michigan State Spartans forward Justin Abdelkader, who has donned the Winged Wheel since 2008, was waived for purposes of a compliance buyout.
He had been signed to a 7 year, $29.5 million contract by then-GM Ken Holland in 2015, but failed to live up to the expectations that came with that deal, and saw his offensive production dwindle almost immediately afterwards.
This past season in 49 games, he registered only three assists with no goals.
