The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly buying out aging former Maple Leafs defenseman
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According to the latest report from DailyFaceoff, the Detroit Red Wings have a defenseman that is a 'lock' to be bought out by general manager Steve Yzerman this summer.
There is certainly several moves that the Detroit Red Wings must complete this offseason, and one of them is getting rid of extra baggage.
Those extras, including defenseman Justin Holl, who was a failed signing by Steve Yzerman, are holding the roster back by soaking up a valuable roster spot.
As we recently discussed, the Red Wings have $19.7M worth of players this off-season that are candidates to be bought out, but the latest report from DailyFaceoff confirms one player who can be deemed as good as gone from the organization:
Justin Holl
Right Defense, Detroit Red Wings
Age: 33
Contract: 1 year remaining, $3.4 million AAV
Buyout Structure: 2 years, cap hits $1.13m
Scoop:
The biggest failure of Steve Yzerman's tenure in Detroit as GM has been proper talent evaluation of NHL defensemen, signing the wrong players and trading away the wrong players.
Holl fits into that first category, playing just 14:48 per night over 73 games last season.
A buyout isn't absolutely necessary, as they can gut through one more year, but again if Yzerman is looking to generate cap flexibility then Holl presents an exit ramp to do so.
Reinventing their blueline as a whole might be more critical than the cap space.
Right Defense, Detroit Red Wings
Age: 33
Contract: 1 year remaining, $3.4 million AAV
Buyout Structure: 2 years, cap hits $1.13m
Scoop:
The biggest failure of Steve Yzerman's tenure in Detroit as GM has been proper talent evaluation of NHL defensemen, signing the wrong players and trading away the wrong players.
Holl fits into that first category, playing just 14:48 per night over 73 games last season.
A buyout isn't absolutely necessary, as they can gut through one more year, but again if Yzerman is looking to generate cap flexibility then Holl presents an exit ramp to do so.
Reinventing their blueline as a whole might be more critical than the cap space.
Buying out Justin Holl would not only give Steve Yzerman more cap flexibility, but would also open up a roster spot for promising young prospects such as Axel Sandin Pellikka.
Buckle up Red Wings fans, this offseason is expected to be a busy one!
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JUIN 10 | 151 ANSWERS The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly buying out aging former Maple Leafs defenseman Do you think the Red Wings should be keeping this defenseman around? | ||
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