Cleary & Lebda re-sign with Detroit
GM Ken Holland has re-signed two Wings in the past couple of days.
On Monday, forward Dan Cleary agreed to another two years worth $1.325 million with the Wings.
“Dan’s a gritty player and we value what he brings to the team,” general manager Ken Holland said.
Yesterday, defenseman Brett Lebda signed a contract for four years at $2.6 million. He’s being paid $550,000 in the first two years, $650,000 in the third year, and $850,000 in the final year of the contract. The salary average, $650,000, will go against the cap each of the four years.
With these signings, Holland has decided to go with the same six defenseman as in the 2006 playoffs. I like the Lebda signing, but I just hate that Lilja is returning. Holland is supposedly looking for a physical defenseman to replace the presence of Jiri Fischer, who suffered a scary heart moment back in November. Kenny has been talking to the agent of former Predator Danny Markov.
“Brett was impressive in the time he spent with us last season,” general manager Ken Holland said in a statement.
Coach Mike Babcock raved about Lebda’s ability to skate with the puck, pass and play smart at both ends. Babcock showed his confidence in Lebda during the playoffs, playing him in all six games against the Oilers.
“Brett possesses the skills I think will help contribute to the success of this organization,” Holland said.
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