0.4m

has reached the following agreements with their players

LW Tye McGinn, $0.2m (2012-2014)
D Ranks 2011-2012 #556, 2012-2013 #141
Resign for 0.2m for 2 years, no cap change

LW Mats Zuccarello, $0.5m (2012-2014)
G Ranks 2011-2012 #172, 2012-2013 #138
Resign for 0.2m for 2 years, 0.3m cap savings

LW Matt Calvert, $2.7m (2011-2014)
D Ranks 2011-2012 #191, 2012-2013 #91
Resign for 0.8m for 2 years, 1.9m cap savings

RW Bobby Butler, $0.2m (2013-2014)
G Ranks 2011-2012 #119, 2012-2013 #127
Resign 0.4m for 2 years, 0.2m cap increase

RW Reilly Smith, $0.2m (2013-2014)
D Ranks 2011-2012 #716, 2012-2013 #130
Resign 0.5m for 2 years, 0.1m cap increase

D Erik Gustafsson, $0.2m (2013-2014)
G Ranks 2011-2012 #212, 2012-2013 #164
Resign 1m for 2 years, 0.8m cap increase

1.1m in total cap savings

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sep22-13: added team icon.

Background:
The Winged Wheel is coming of a season where they were the #3 seed in the West. A first round exit from the playoffs caused some shakeups and called for new management. Leaving a successful Penguins team, GM izaman3 opted to return home to the Great Lakes State. The team had some pricey contracts in Ryan Smyth and Logan Couture that prevented the team from acquiring the depth needed for a deep run.

This year:
The Wings made some major shakeups that they hope will extend their playoff run.  The team is currently up against the cap but has spent the off-season addressing weaknesses/needs and hopefully isn't done making moves. 

Strengths:
Goaltending, 2 great starters and a solid backup in Stalock
Left Wing depth
Serviceable Centers

Weaknesses:
Lack of point-producing Defensemen
Lack of serviceable depth at Right Wing

Needs:
A star right winger
 

Future Outlook:
Detroit has filled out its roster, but may still continue to tweak until feels confident in its run at the Cup. A goaltender may be moved if it can generate a good return.

Notable Additions:
Adam Henrique
Tyler Johnson
Tomas Fleischmann
Mike Cammalleri
Kyle Okposo
Braydon Coburn

Notable Subtractions:
Ryan Smyth
Logan Couture - hopefully the lose of the pricey Couture can be justified with the talent the team was able to bring in with the cap space created by buying out that contract

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Added team icon Sept 21th