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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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Mikael Granlund

Position: C/RW

Age: 29

2021 Stats

GP: 51

G: 13

A: 14

PTS: 27

2021 Salary: $3,750,000

Why Detroit Should Sign Granlund

Mikael Granlund would be a solid addition to the Detroit forward core. Granlund can play all forward positions and anywhere in the middle six of forwards.  He is a solid contributor offensively and has played in eight consecutive seasons of playoff hockey.  The term Granlund will be seeking should be in alignment with what Steve Yzerman would be willing to offer.

What It Will Take

In order to sign Mikael Granlund, it will take 2-3 years at $4,000,000 annually.

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