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Detroit Red Wings: Which free agents might Yzerman target?

By Chris Giles

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 02: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche tries to get around the stick of Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Little Caesars Arena on March 02, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Colorado won the game 2-1. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 02: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche tries to get around the stick of Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Little Caesars Arena on March 02, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Colorado won the game 2-1. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Position: C/LW

Age: 28

2021 Stats

GP: 52

G: 16

A: 19

PTS: 35

2021 Salary: $6,000,000

Why Detroit Should Sign Nugent-Hopkins

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is another leader that Steve Yzerman should pursue.  He has been an alternate captain in Edmonton for the last seven seasons.  During his 10 seasons in the NHL, Nugent-Hopkins and scored 478 points.  He can play anywhere in the lineup and would be a definite asset in Detroit’s lineup.  Nugent-Hopkins will also be looking for a long-term contract during this free agency period.

What It Will Take

In order to sign Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the Red Wings will need to offer a minimum of five years at $7.0 million annually.

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