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Derek Meech

41-Year-Old DefensemanD
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Shoots Left
Height 5'11"
DOB 4/21/1984
Born Winnipeg, Canada
Drafted 7th Rd, #229 Overall in 2002
Signed with European team IF Malmo (Sweden2) in May of 2015.
DDallas Stars  Foreign
June 7, 2014
Meech had an assist and a plus-1 rating as the AHL Stars rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 6-2 in Game 7 against Toronto on Tuesday, advancing to the Calder Cup finals.
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The 30-year-old depth defenseman has had an significant impact for Texas since returning to the NHL system from the KHL in January. He has three goals and eight assists through 16 postseason games this year.
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Meech's greatest asset to the Wings is versatility, but he's a bit of a spare part in the organization right now. After clearing waivers in September, he'll almost certainly open the year with Grand Rapids (AHL) while awaiting another opportunity to collect limited minutes in Detroit.
Meech's versatility helped him see time in the lineup last season (41 games). He moved up to forward when injuries left head coach Mike Babcock searching for fresh legs. If Meech eventually is placed on waivers or traded, he could find a regular spot elsewhere much like Kyle Quincey did last season with Los Angeles, but Meech isn't likely to have much of an offensive role as a spare part in Detroit.
On any other club, Meech would be a shoe-in for third-pairing work and regular ice time, but Detroit's blue-line depth has him on the short list of potential defenseman to be traded during training camp by general manager Ken Holland. Meech is skilled enough to contribute at the offensive end, but as long as he's in Detroit, the lack of opportunity will curb his upside.
Meech has made the Red Wings out of training camp as an extra defensemen, but he'll probably be a healthy scratch or a spare part on most nights.
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DFree Agent
July 14, 2013
Meech will sign with Dinamo Minsk of the KHL rather than re-sign with the Jets, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Foreign
February 27, 2013
Meech was recalled from AHL St. John's on Wednesday, the Jets' official site reports.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Foreign
January 18, 2013
The Jets have assigned Meech to AHL St. John's, the team's official site reports.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Foreign
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January 10, 2013
Meech is battling a groin injury and will join the Jets for training camp once he's cleared to do so, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Foreign
November 12, 2012
Meech had one goal and one assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Hershey Bears.
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