Fansided · Nov 12, 2025
Red Wings are finding out about Travis Hamonic being a liability
Travis Hamonic, Detroit Red Wings | Gregory Shamus/GettyImagesDefenseman Travis Hamonic was traded to the Ottawa Senators in the middle of the 2021-22 season. After being traded, Hamonic went on to spend the next 3.5 years with the team.
Even with a struggling 2024-25 season with criticism from fans, Hamonic spoke highly of the Ottawa community and being a Senator. However, Hamonic wouldn't return to the Senators and signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
At 35 years old, Hamonic was eager for a fresh start in Motown. However, the Red Wings are learning about Hamonic being a liability which the Senators know about well.
Hamonic's tenure in Detroit has been rough