For Detroit, this is a perfect signing that could possibly provide a trade chip at the due date. Offer Ryan some prime minutes next in the top-six and powerplay, then turn him to a competitor a couple of months into the season.
Ryan, 33, was the Masterton Trophy winner this season after returning from the Player Assistance Program as he handled alcoholic abuse. His return to Ottawa was one of the most emotional moments of the season as he recorded a hat-trick, earning a number of standing ovations from the crowd and huge celebrations from his colleagues.
The Detroit Red Wings are anticipated to sign veteran forward Bobby Ryan, who was recently purchased out by the Ottawa Senators. Ryan will sign a 1 year deal worth $1MM according to Craig Custance of The Athletic.
A precious locker room presence, Ryan will try to get his profession back on track in Detroit. Carrying a cap hit of $7MM in Ottawa was just no longer possible, but possibly there is still some hockey left in the former 30-goal male.
