
Valtteri Filppula
Age: 37
GP: 38
G: 6
A: 9
PTS: 15
2021 Salary: $3,000,000
Advantages of Signing
Valtteri Filppula has played 16 seasons in the NHL including two stints with the Red Wings. His veteran presence and two-way play is an asset to any team.
Disadvantages of Signing
Filppula is not the player he once was. He was a healthy scratch throughout the season as Coach Jeff Blashill inserted younger players into the lineup. His cap hit is also an obstacle in re-signing the veteran forward.
Prediction
Valtteri Filppula will retire from the NHL.