Analyzing Detroit Red Wings UFAs Before Free Agency

By Chris Giles | Jun 10, 2021

Apr 29, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) reaches out to make a save during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

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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.

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