Detroit Red Wings basic manager Steve Yzerman obtained a veteran defenseman and second-round tease Saturday.
Yzerman traded for Marc Staal and a draft pick in 2021 from the New York Rangers in exchange for future considerations.
Staal, 33, appeared in 52 games with the Rangers last season, taping two goals and 9 assists. He had one objective in 3 playoff games.
[Wings re-up Sam Gagner for one year; veteran suits reconstruct] A 13-year NHL veteran, Staal is a previous first-round choice (12th total in 2005). He has one year left on an agreement with a $.57 million cap hit.
Yzerman has concentrated on obtaining draft picks because being named supervisor of the Wings in April 2019. The Wings currently hold 20 draft picks integrated over the next two NHL drafts.
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Detroit Red Wings Steve Yzerman adds second round pick, veteran defenseman Marc Staal – Detroit Free Press
