The Detroit Red Wings could make a splash in NHL Free Agency this summer. They are well-positioned to make noise through any means. They have $21.34 million in available cap space, according to PuckPedia. And they have their young core players locked up. The most notable Red Wings player hitting free agency this summer is veteran Patrick Kane.

Detroit does not need to worry about a long-term significant signing at this time. And with the cap going up, they should have enough space to make those long-term signings when it comes around. The point is that if the Red Wings are to strike, this summer is the time to do it. Especially after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth straight season.

However, NHL Free Agency is a very tricky game. Detroit knows all too well what happens

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