DETROIT RED WINGS 2008/09: 51 -21 -10 – 112 pts (1st in Central, 2nd in West) Arrived: Todd Bertuzzi (CGY), Jason Williams (CBJ), Patrick Eaves (CAR) Departed: Marian Hossa (CHI), Mikael Samuelsson (VAN), Jiri Hudler (KHL), Tomas Kopecky (CHI), Chris Chelios, Ty Conklin (STL) What could be worse than losing in game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals? Perhaps losing 3 prominent forwards that brought you there. Following the long-term signings of both Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen, the Red Wings found themselves up against the NHL’s salary cap and unable to retain three key forwards in Marian Hossa, Mikael Samuelsson and Jiri Hudler. Hossa led the Red Wings in goals with 40 and was third in points with 71. This season the Red Wings will be looking to replace around 80 goals. They have filled their three vacant forward spots with the free agent signings of Todd Bertuzzi, Jason Williams and Patrick Eaves. The Wings say their emphasis will be on defense this year. There are many doubters of the Red Wings for this season, but let’s not forget they were only a couple of goals away from the Cup last season and won the cup two seasons ago WITHOUT Marian Hossa. FANTASY WORTHY FORWARDS Pavel Datsyuk (C) – Expect 30+ goals and 90-100 points. Datsyuk is coming off two straight 30+ goal and 97 point seasons. Although defence doesn’t show up too often in fantasy hockey...
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