Knee injuries snatched away Robby Fabbri’s first shot in the NHL, but now the former first-round pick is making the most of his second chance.
After an early season trade from St. Louis to Detroit, Fabbri added some spark to the Red Wings’ offense, collecting 14 goals and 17 assists for 31 points in 52 games. On Monday, the production was rewarded with a two-year contract extension worth $5.9 million.
“From day one walking into the dressing room the guys were so welcoming and it was easy for me to get comfortable,” Fabbri said. “I'd been waiting for that opportunity to play again and to prove that I'm still a good player in this league, and I knew with that opportunity I was gonna give everything I had and not let it go to waste.