FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Steve Yzerman walks into the news conference where he was introduced as the new executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings NHL hockey club in Detroit. The Red Wings could actually benefit from an adjusted draft lottery that gives him better odds at the top pick, likely Alexis Lafreniere. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File) (Carlos Osorio, Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
Fresh off the hiring of a new head coach and the NHL Draft, the Red Wings enter free agency with a lot of money to spend -- but will they?
NHL Free Agency started at noon on Wednesday (July 13), and Detroit is projected to have the third most cap space available. They’ve been connected to some bigger names, but will Steve Yzerman open the check book, or wait for next offseason?
Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown.