The Detroit Red Wings took a Hail Mary by signing veteran blue liner Travis Harmonic to a one-year deal on Friday. The pact is worth $1 million against the cap.
The club announced the signing, amid questions surrounding its quiet offseason. Fans would have preferred to see the Red Wings make a splash. However, the options at this point in the offseason are somewhat slim.
UPDATE: The #RedWings have signed defenseman Travis Hamonic to a one-year contract with an AAV of $1,000,000. pic.twitter.com/fw1qWJwEM2
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Moreover, the prevailing wisdom is that Steve Yzerman is reluctant to take any long-term shots on veteran free agents.