Mar 9, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) talks with center Frans Nielsen (51) during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Red Wings made another move this Sunday like the last: waiving a high priced veteran in Frans Nielsen, exactly a week after doing the same with Danny DeKeyser. The current season has been littered with lineup choices that have bordered on bizarre when players who have played better have been left watching on the outside while Nielsen, Darren Helm, or Valtteri Filppula have played in place of them.