Monday, August 23, 2010

Abdelkader Re-Signs in Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings have eliminated the last important restricted free agent from their list, but we don't know for how much. The Wings signed forward Justin Abdelkader to a new 2-year deal on Monday, but the cap numbers were not disclosed, nor was it immediately disclosed whether or not it was a one-way or two-way deal, for keeping the team's budget together.

In 50 games with the Red Wings, Abdelkader only managed 3 goals and 3 assists, but was also registering between 3rd and 4th line minutes in a game, so his scoring figures are skewed to minutes played and likely to his linemates as well.  I have a sneaky suspicion that Abdelkader will likely fall into that trap yet again, especially with the addition of Mike Modano this off-season.  

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