How a revitalized Andrew Copp has anchored the Red Wings’ second line and fulfilled his promise in Detroit
When the Detroit Red Wings signed Andrew Copp to a five-year deal that averages $5.625 million ahead of the 2022-23 season, expectations were high. The Red Wings had been searching for a second-line center for years, and Copp was expected to fill the role.
The club envisioned a dynamic two-way forward who could anchor their top six, facilitate offense, and play responsibly at both ends of the ice, complementing Dylan Larkin, who continued to grow into a top-three forward.