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?
Red Wings re-sign Daniel Cleary for 1 year $950,000. I do not expect him to make Detroit roster. In minors not count against cap.
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) September 4, 2015
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:
Wait Dan Cleary got another contract? He must have the most incriminating pictures of Ken Holland
— Michael Stephens (@bymikestephens) September 4, 2015
If Cleary retires before Feb, he could still play in the Alumni game. He wasn't w/DET, but he was in the NHL back when the rivalry was going
— Winging It In Motown (@wingingitmotown) September 4, 2015
Cleary and the Wings are the Ross and Rachel of the NHL #WeWereOnABreak
— Twitch Dot TVs MurtBunch (@JSBMjeanshorts) September 4, 2015
Question: Did Cleary ever make up a song about shampoo and conditioner bottles trash-talking each other?