Did the Red Wings have made a mistake with this player?
On the latest episode of The Silky Mitten State podcast, Connor Earegood and his co-host discussed Filip Hronek's new eight-year, $58 million contract extension and the impact it has on the Detroit Red Wings.
They said that Hronek career-best season was by playing with Quinn Hughes as partner in Vancouver, where he scored 48 points, happened mostly during the first half of the season.
Connor argued that despite Hronek's success in Vancouver, the Red Wings made the right move by trading him. With the arrival of big contracts for players like Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond, Detroit needed to prioritize salary cap space for their young player. Acquiring prospects like Axel Sandin-Pellikka in the trade assured they could maintain financial flexibility and align with their long-term rebuilding strategy.
The discussion underscored the importance of managing player timelines and salary while developing the next generation of talent for the Red Wings.
Source : The Hockey News
Should Hronek's Extension Change Red Wings' Outlook on Trade?
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Do you think the Red Wings should have kept Filip Hronek? |
Yes | 49 | 31.8 % |
No | 105 | 68.2 % |
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