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A deeper, more competitive team

Created by: Edubbnaz
Team: 2017-18 Detroit Red Wings
Initial Creation Date: Mar. 14, 2017
Published: Mar. 14, 2017
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
Two trades to help rebuild the blue line and free up cap space lomg term. The signings of Parenteau and Sharp are intended to be similar to Thomas Vanek's from this year, one year deals for players that provide some veteran depth in the bottom half of the lineup while also being potential trade pieces at the deadline. They are also intended to try and maximize the usage of Franzen's cap relief when he is put on LTIR.

This roster would provide a lot more depth up front, help to fix the blue line by re-slotting most of the players to positions more conducive to their skills and give the Red Wings a lot more cap flexibility after the season when they have some important signings to make.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$2,000,000
2$2,300,000
2$900,000
4$4,500,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
Vilardi, Gabriel
3$900,000
1$1,800,000
1$3,500,000
Trades
1.
DET
    Taken in Expansion Draft.
    VGK
    1. Sheahan, Riley
    2.
    DET
      Traded at the draft along with one of Detroit's third round picks for Edmonton' first round pick.
      EDM
      1. Green, Mike
      3.
      DET
      1. Fowler, Cam
      Additional Details:
      Sami Vatanen is also an option as is throwing in another of Detroit'third round picks if needed to sweten the deal for Fowler
      ANA
      1. Sproul, Ryan
      2. Tatar, Tomas
      Buyouts
      DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
      2018
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      Logo of the MTL
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      2019
      Logo of the DET
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      2020
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      ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
      23$74,000,000$68,149,166$457,500$857,500$5,850,834

      Roster

      Left WingCentreRight Wing
      Zetterberg, Henrik
      $6,083,333$6,083,333
      C
      UFA - 4
      Nielsen, Frans
      $5,250,000$5,250,000
      C, LW
      NMC
      UFA - 5
      Nyquist, Gustav
      $3,325,000$3,325,000
      LW, RW
      NTC
      UFA - 2
      Athanasiou, Andreas
      $2,000,000$2,000,000
      LW, RW
      UFA - 1
      Larkin, Dylan
      $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$650,000$650K)
      C
      UFA - 1
      Mantha, Anthony
      $863,333$863,333
      LW, RW
      UFA - 1
      Sharp, Patrick
      $3,500,000$3,500,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 1
      Vilardi, Gabriel
      $900,000$900,000
      Parenteau, Pierre-Alexandre
      $1,800,000$1,800,000
      RW
      UFA
      Abdelkader, Justin
      $4,250,000$4,250,000
      LW, RW
      NTC
      UFA - 6
      Helm, Darren
      $3,850,000$3,850,000
      C, LW, RW
      NTC
      UFA - 4
      Glendening, Luke
      $1,800,000$1,800,000
      C, RW, LW
      UFA - 4
      Nosek, Tomas
      $612,500$612,500
      LW, C
      UFA - 1
      Bertuzzi, Tyler
      $661,667$661,667 (Performance Bonus$207,500$208K)
      LW, RW
      UFA - 1
      Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
      Fowler, Cam
      $4,000,000$4,000,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 1
      Jensen, Nick
      $812,500$812,500
      RD
      UFA - 2
      Howard, Jimmy
      $5,291,666$5,291,666
      G
      M-NTC
      UFA - 2
      DeKeyser, Danny
      $5,000,000$5,000,000
      LD
      NTC
      UFA - 5
      Russo, Robbie
      $900,000$900,000
      RD
      UFA - 2
      Mrázek, Petr
      $2,000,000$2,000,000
      G
      UFA - 1
      Ouellet, Xavier
      $2,300,000$2,300,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 2
      Ericsson, Jonathan
      $4,250,000$4,250,000
      LD
      NTC
      UFA - 3
      Kronwall, Niklas
      $4,750,000$4,750,000
      LD
      M-NTC
      UFA - 2
      ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
      Franzen, Johan
      $3,954,545$3,954,545
      RW, LW
      UFA - 3

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      Mar. 14, 2017 at 6:55 a.m.
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      palhal
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      Shouldn't the Red Wings be rebuilding instead of acquiring one year of Fowler?
      Mar. 14, 2017 at 8:16 a.m.
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      Edubbnaz
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      Quoting: palhal
      Shouldn't the Red Wings be rebuilding instead of acquiring one year of Fowler?


      Why would they not re-sign a 26 year old defenseman that they traded for, played on their top pairing and (hopefully) played well there? The Red Wings do not need a complete demolition and rebuild of the roster.

      On top of that there is no way they will not look for every way possible to have a competitive team on the ice their first season in LCA.
      Mar. 14, 2017 at 8:35 a.m.
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      palhal
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      Quoting: Edubbnaz
      Quoting: palhal
      Shouldn't the Red Wings be rebuilding instead of acquiring one year of Fowler?


      Why would they not re-sign a 26 year old defenseman that they traded for, played on their top pairing and (hopefully) played well there? The Red Wings do not need a complete demolition and rebuild of the roster.

      Fowler has choice of 31 teams to choose from as a UFA. Although Detroit would have a better change than other teams, it's very presumptive to assume, he would resign just because the Wings traded for him.
      Mar. 14, 2017 at 10:14 a.m.
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      That 10 million dollar fourth line is why they need a rebuild....
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      Mar. 14, 2017 at 12:06 p.m.
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      Quoting: palhal
      Quoting: Edubbnaz


      Why would they not re-sign a 26 year old defenseman that they traded for, played on their top pairing and (hopefully) played well there? The Red Wings do not need a complete demolition and rebuild of the roster.

      Fowler has choice of 31 teams to choose from as a UFA. Although Detroit would have a better change than other teams, it's very presumptive to assume, he would resign just because the Wings traded for him.


      Pretty sure they only make the deal if Fowler agrees to an extension.
      Mar. 14, 2017 at 12:25 p.m.
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      Quoting: palhal
      Shouldn't the Red Wings be rebuilding instead of acquiring one year of Fowler?


      You do understand that Fowler is from Detroit right? There's been rumblings that he would love to play for his hometown Red Wings. Though i do agree that if we do get Fowler it probably will be as a UFA for nothing.
      Mar. 14, 2017 at 1:14 p.m.
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      Quoting: Larkinisking
      Quoting: palhal
      Shouldn't the Red Wings be rebuilding instead of acquiring one year of Fowler?


      You do understand that Fowler is from Detroit right? There's been rumblings that he would love to play for his hometown Red Wings. Though i do agree that if we do get Fowler it probably will be as a UFA for nothing.


      ANA Re-signs him, right?
      Mar. 14, 2017 at 3:07 p.m.
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      palhal
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      I'm all for the Wings signing Fowler and yes I know he from Detroit. But 2017/2018 is kinda lost for the Wings. His presence on the teams doesn't mean much. Wait till the summer of 2018 and see if really wants to be a Wing.
       
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