At the start of his career with the Detroit Red Wings, Adam Erne was in a unique position.
As the Wings gathered for training camp in the fall of 2019, he was one of the few players who had been brought in by Steve Yzerman, who had been named general manager that April. While Erne’s first year with Detroit disappointed, his second year has put him in a position that probably will lead to a longer-term stay.
Erne, 26, is a restricted free agent, but he's just one year from unrestricted status. Given that, Yzerman is likely to sign Erne to a multi-year contract.