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As NHL trade deadline nears, Red Wings should stand pat

Found February 05, 2012 on Detroit Sports 360: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ken Holland,  Valtteri Filppula,  Jiri Hudler,  Ian White,  Nicklas Lidstrom,  Niklas Kronwall,  Brendan Smith,  Ryan Suter,  Marek Zidlicky,  Brad Stuart,  Tuomo Ruutu,  Ales Hemsky,  Ryan Smyth
TEAMS: Detroit Red Wings,  Boston Bruins,  Nashville Predators,  Minnesota Wild,  Carolina Hurricanes,  Edmonton Oilers

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Red Wings GM Ken Holland Numerous General Managers would state that a league’s trade deadline is a great way to spark new life into their clubs. Some of the NHL’s brightest stars have been part of blockbuster deadline deals in recent years. Yet, to the chagrin of the fans, the Detroit Red Wings have watched the deadline deals just pass them by. The usual reason for this has been the notion that Red Wings GM Kenny Holland likes to pinch the dollars right up to the salary cap the NHL imposes annually. This season has been unlike the most recent others. Holland was able to balance a budget during the offseason that left a substantial amount of cap room ($5.5+ million dollars) for the Red Wings to acquire a deadline piece. A mostly injury free season (knock on wood) and superb offensive contribution has made the message transparent. The Red Wings do not need to add another piece to the already formidable puzzle. As a sports team, building a winner starts from front office al...
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