
Justin Abdelkader
38-Year-Old
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Secures minor-league PTO
Abdelkader agreed to terms on a professional tryout agreement with AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.
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Abdelkader spent the 2020-21 season playing overseas for Zug EV (Switzerland) in which he tallied eight points in nine contests. The last time the 34-year-old winger appeared in a minor-league contest was back in 2009-10, logging 33 games for the Griffins and tallying 24 points. If Abdelkader can show he still has something left in the tank, he could convince the Red Wings to give him at least a two-way deal that would allow him to jump up to the NHL from time to time.
Abdelkader spent the 2020-21 season playing overseas for Zug EV (Switzerland) in which he tallied eight points in nine contests. The last time the 34-year-old winger appeared in a minor-league contest was back in 2009-10, logging 33 games for the Griffins and tallying 24 points. If Abdelkader can show he still has something left in the tank, he could convince the Red Wings to give him at least a two-way deal that would allow him to jump up to the NHL from time to time.
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Abdelkader has drawn the ire of Wings fans for his albatross contract; seven years with an AAV of $4.25 million -- a deal he reached in Nov. 2015 -- looks like a heist compared to his near 30-point average and cumulative minus-61 rating over the last four seasons. And even with living legend Steve Yzerman succeeding Ken Holland as the general manager, there are no immediate plans for the Original Six club to buy out Abdelkader's contract, as such a move would require an eight-year payout plan, and the physical winger still brings his fair share of intangibles on and off the ice. Expect the Michigan native to cover the most ground with hits considering he's averaged around 137 of those per campaign through 12 years of service time with the parent club.
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Waived for buyout
Abdelkader was designated for waivers Tuesday by Detroit for the purpose of buying out his contract.
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Fantasy non-factor
Abdelkader mustered just three assists in 49 games this season prior to the suspension of play in mid-March.
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Under the weather
Abdelkader won't play Tuesday against Carolina due to an illness, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.
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Barely seen in thrilling victory
Abdelkader was limited to 8:15 of ice time in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Lightning.
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Unable to buy a point
Abdelkader has gone nearly three months without recording a point.
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