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Yes, in 2015: Red Wings sign Cleary to one-year deal

Edmonton Oilers v Detroit Red Wings

Edmonton Oilers v Detroit Red Wings

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A lot has changed this summer for the Detroit Red Wings, but to the dismay of a number of their fans, they’ll still employ aging forward Dan Cleary.

Just to clarify: some robot didn’t auto-publish a PHT post from 2012. This contract is for the 2015-16 season, and HNIC’s Elliotte Friedman reports that it’s worth $950K.

Here’s another statement that seems evident from the news alone: Ken Holland is still the Red Wings’ GM.

Cleary, 36, appeared in 17 games last season, collecting a goal and an assist.

Is there a chance it might not count against the cap if Cleary fails to make the team?

Beyond playing the experience/loyalty card, the best thing you can say about Cleary from 2014-15 is that his possession stats were decent, although much of that may be attributed to the fact that he began 61 percent of his shifts in the offensive zone.

That’s the nicest thing you can say. Here are some of the more amusing things that were said:

Question: Did Cleary ever make up a song about shampoo and conditioner bottles trash-talking each other?