The Detroit Red Wings have Jason Williams to a 1 year, $1.5 Million dollar contract and Patrick Eaves to a 1 year, $500 Thousand dollar contract.
The Red Wings have been put into difficult position by losing Hossa, Hudler and Kopecky this offseason. The need to fill their top offensive lines became a priority, but with limited salary cap room the Red Wings had to make smart moves on how to add skilled depth to the line-up.
Jason Williams split last season with the Thrashers and Blue Jackets. With 47 points in 80 games, Williams should be inserted on the top 2 lines in Detroit. At 29 years old, Williams could be an excellent pick in middle rounds as a depth winger. Owners should expect to see him hit 55 points next season, any more will exceed expectations.
Patrick Eaves is a 25 year old winger that has never hit his potential. Last season in Carolina, Eaves scored 14 points in 74 games and averaged 11 minutes of ice-time. Look for Eaves to have similar numbers again next season in Detroit. He should line up on the third or fourth line and have limited scoring potential.
Mark
The Red Wings have been put into difficult position by losing Hossa, Hudler and Kopecky this offseason. The need to fill their top offensive lines became a priority, but with limited salary cap room the Red Wings had to make smart moves on how to add skilled depth to the line-up.
Jason Williams split last season with the Thrashers and Blue Jackets. With 47 points in 80 games, Williams should be inserted on the top 2 lines in Detroit. At 29 years old, Williams could be an excellent pick in middle rounds as a depth winger. Owners should expect to see him hit 55 points next season, any more will exceed expectations.
Patrick Eaves is a 25 year old winger that has never hit his potential. Last season in Carolina, Eaves scored 14 points in 74 games and averaged 11 minutes of ice-time. Look for Eaves to have similar numbers again next season in Detroit. He should line up on the third or fourth line and have limited scoring potential.
Mark
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