Hey gang! It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to the 9th Annual Detroit Red Wings Awards. There are 19 awards this year recognizing the best, and a little bit of the worst, of another tough Red Wings season as decided by 600+ voters. Let’s goooooo! #DRWAwards pic.twitter.com/YVxUJl15Gq
— Detroit Red Wings Awards (@helmerroids) May 21, 2022
ICYMI last night, Helmerroids presented the 9th annual DRW Awards. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll remember a guy! Check out the thread for the winners.
Also, speaking of remembering guys:
Taro Hirose – F
Detroit Red Wings #LGRW
$850k x 2 year (2-way) extension22-23: $850k / $325k ($350k guaranteed)
23-24: $850k / $350k ($375k guaranteed)Hirose was a pending group 6 UFAhttps://t.co/LRtxuXeL62
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) May 21, 2022
I’m not sure Hirose could have done better on the UFA market but I also don’t care. His hit is entirely buriable, his salary is worthwhile and he’s a great plug-in player when needed. He’s in that weird in-between place where he’s got NHL-level skills but is better suited for the AHL. That’s likely where we’re going to see him for most of next season.