Red Wings: Breaking Down the Top 10 Potential Targets This Off-Season

Andrew Copp, C/LW/RW

You know what’s underrated in the NHL nowadays? Versatility. Andrew Copp gives the Red Wings the chance to really establish the ability to move players around due to that very quality.

Now, I know Andrew Copp isn’t considered the flashiest player in the league, but let’s be honest, that’s not what the Red Wings need. They need consistency and Andrew Copp has the ability to be that guy. He showed that in his time with the New York Rangers. All he needed was the opportunity to really show what he can do and the Rangers got rewarded because he really played well from that point on.

I mention above when talking about Sean Monahan how the Red Wings need a center two and there is a lot of upside to his name. Well, this is the opposite.

Copp is a consistent player. There’s not much upside to his name, but you know what you’re going to get from him each and every game and there’s something to be said for that.

I mean, Lucas Raymond started the season off as one of the best players in the entire NHL. Then by the end of the season, wasn’t even a finalist for the Calder trophy. That’s the Red Wings problem- Consistency.

I feel that’s why the Red Wings need Copp.