When Steve Yzerman made contact with a possible contract, Shayne Gostisbehere immediately saw a fine opportunity for himself.
Gostisbehere, 30, is coming off a six-year deal signed with the Philadelphia Flyers. He was traded to the Arizona Coyotes in the summer of 2021, and to the Carolina Hurricanes at last season's trade deadline, and this summer found himself looking for employment as a free agent. Enter the Detroit Red Wings, who were looking for a defenseman to help them, especially on power plays.
"Steve knew my strengths on the power play and that would be a big part of me going there," Gostisbehere said.