We are less than a week away from the NHL kicking off it’s annual free agent frenzy, where all 31 teams will be looking to improve their 2017-18 rosters. The Detroit Red Wings will once again be kicking the infamous proverbial tires in hopes of acquiring some new names that will provide a shot in the arm to a team heading into a new arena and looking to rebound from a disappointing 2016-17 season.
And as we all know, the Red Wings could use a little boost on the blue-line.
While this summer’s list of UFA’s contains both notable and veteran surnames, it would not be in Detroit’s best interest to pursue many of them, whether it be in regard to age and/or asking price.