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Red Wings Sign Veteran Defenseman to Enhance Blue Line Depth
Travis Hamonic joins Detroit Red Wings on a one-year, $1 million deal to provide experienced defensive depth amid a crowded lineup for the upcoming NHL season.
- The Detroit Red Wings signed veteran right-shot defenseman Travis Hamonic to a one-year, $1 million contract on Friday to add depth to their blue line.
- Hamonic had just finished a four-year period with the Ottawa Senators, who made it into the postseason last year, but it became evident he was not included in their long-term roster strategy.
- The 34-year-old defenseman has played in 900 NHL games across multiple teams and is known for his defensive role, shot blocking, and shutdown presence despite recent seasons showing a decline in offensive production.
- Hamonic contributed seven points over the course of 59 games last season, averaging 17:04 minutes of ice time per game, and received the NHL Foundation Player Award in the 2016-17 season in recognition of his community involvement.
- The low-risk signing fits Steve Yzerman's offseason strategy of acquiring affordable defensemen to compete for roster spots and could provide coach Todd McLellan more options in a crowded defensive group.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenRed Wings sign D Travis Hamonic to 1-year contract
Free agent defenseman Travis Hamonic inked a one-year, $1 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Friday.
Travis Hamonic may or may not be a liability, but he’s going to be a fine depth guy from a character standpoint
The Hockey News’s Steve Warne adds some context to the Red Wings’ signing of depth defenseman Travis Hamonic to a 1-year, $1 million contract today: Last season was a turbulent one for both [Jacob Bernard-Docker and Hamonic]. Bernard-Docker overcame a serious leg injury at practice early in the season and thought he might find a new opportunity with the Sabres. But they healthy-scratched him for over two weeks after he arrived. He played the fi…
Former Ottawa Senator Travis Hamonic Signs With Atlantic Division Rival
One year ago, Travis Hamonic and Jacob Bernard-Docker were jostling for position on the right side of Ottawa’s blue line. Both were hoping to cement a role in the bottom pairing alongside Tyler Kleven. But by the time the March trade deadline rolled around, the full-time spot had been won by surprise American Hockey League call-up Nikolas Matinpalo.
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