The Red Wings chose to re-sign defenseman Jared McIsaac to a 1-year, 2-way contract yesterday afternoon. Today, Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen discusses the reasons why the Wings still believe in the 23-year-old defenseman’s potential to at least contribute to the Grand Rapids Griffins’ cause:
McIsaac probably offers more value to the Griffins than he does to the Red Wings. The Griffins need a quality season from McIsaac to give them a push back into the AHL playoffs. He’s an effective AHL player. McIsaac helps both offensively and defensively.
To the Red Wings, McIsaac is an insurance policy against numerous injuries. If the Red Wings are beset injuries, he could be on the short list for promotion. His experience gives him the edge.
