Sportsnet’s Justin Bourne offers “two sentences” regarding every “notable” free agent signing, and here’s what he has to say about the Red Wings’ signings:
David Perron, RW, Detroit
Contract: Two years, $4.75 million AAVI love when rebuilding teams start trying to win hockey games, a thing that David Perron is particularly adept at helping teams do. Even if he’s gone before they truly turn the corner, he’s the type of all-in player you’d like to see your young talent learn from.
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Dominik Kubalik, LW, Detroit
Contract: Two years, $2.5 million AAVAnother good pick-up for Detroit, who seems to have recognized that with the middle-class squeeze going on around the league you can improve through UFA for no asset cost but cap space. Kubalik gives them more depth, which they sorely lacked.
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Ben Chiarot, D, Detroit
Contract: Four years, $4.75 million AAVThe analytics do not love Ben Chiarot, and going four years on a physical D-man getting into his 30s isn’t always prudent. But for the Wings, a team trying to get consistently competitive, I appreciate going a bit above market to get good players, so the ones you need to take a step can be in more games that matter.
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Andrew Copp, RW, Detroit
Contract: Five years, $5.625 million AAVCopp is a versatile forward who can contribute offensively and play up and down your lineup. As the Red Wings transition to “trying to win,” he’s a great fit for a guy to help them as their ability to hang with the better teams increases.