from Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now,
David Perron is making it abundantly clear that he wants to remain with the Detroit Red Wings. GM Steve Yzerman is on the record as suggesting that he’s not opposed to the idea.
Why then, does Perron playing another season in Detroit seem to be such an improbable outcome?
“I like it here,” Perron said. “It’s a pretty special place.”
For his part, Yzerman also believes that what Perron has brought to the team is pretty special.
“It’s a player I have to give strong consideration to bring him back,” Yzerman admitted.
Everyone seems to be on the same page. So why does it feel like they still might end up turning the page?
The root cause of the problem is the thing that people are always describing as the root of all evil – money.
Will the Red Wings have enough of it left over to be able to pay Perron?