So the worst-kept secret in free agency since...well, there were actually quite a few worst-kept secrets in free agency this year...happened. The Red Wings signed defenseman Trevor Daley.
Let’s take a closer look at how Daley could fit in the Red Wings lineup next year, and evaluate the signing.
Last Season
Last year, Daley didn’t perform as well as he had in years past. He was injured for part of the season, which likely contributed to his lower stats.
The chart below uses data from datarink.com to look at how Daley compared to other NHL defensemen last year.