Red Wings Sign First-Rounder to Short-Term Deal
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TJ Tucker
August 22, 2023 (6:50 PM)
This is, perhaps, the put-up or shut-up deal for Joe Veleno. The Detroit Red Wings first round pick (30th overall) in 2018 has been given a new deal, but nothing long-term.
The Red Wings, who are attempting to get into position to make the playoffs, gave Veleno a one-year deal worth $825,000.
That amount is a bit less than what Veleno has been making the past three years. The 23-year-old forward played his first full season in the NHL in 2022-23, scoring 9 goals and 20 points in 81 games. If a step forward isn't taken next season, look for Detroit to cut ties with the pending restricted free agent.
| POLL |
Will Veleno be with Detroit after 2023-24? |
| Yes | 17 | 41.5 % |
| No | 15 | 36.6 % |
| Not sure | 9 | 22 % |
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