Red Wings: An Early Look at Free Agents Detroit could Target

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 02: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames can't get a third period shot past Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on January 02, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Calgary won the game 4-3. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 02: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames can't get a third period shot past Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on January 02, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Calgary won the game 4-3. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Morgan Rielly

2021-22 Contract: $5,000,000

Age: 27

Position: LD

GP: 55

G: 5

A: 30

PTS: 35

Toronto drafted Morgan Rielly 5th overall in 2012.  Rielly is entering his 9th with Toronto.  Prior to turning professional, Rielly played three years with Moose Jaw (WHL).  Rielly has been an alternate captain with the Maple Leafs for the last five seasons.

In 572 regular season games, Rielly has scored 305 points.  In 32 playoff games, Rielly has scored 19 points.

Prediction: 5 years with an average annual cap hit of $6,500,000