Wallinder’s Two-Way Gamble

Detroit’s gamble on defense prospect William Wallinder just got a lot more interesting — a two-way deal that pays him $875K if he cracks the NHL roster, but skyrockets to $750K if he’s sent down to the AHL in Year 2. The Red Wings are betting he’s NHL-ready as a third-pairing defenseman, but also building a financial trap to keep him in-house — making him too expensive for other teams to claim on waivers. Drafted 32nd in 2020, Wallinder’s AHL stats haven’t dazzled, but GM Steve Yzerman sees the potential. Training camp could be his proving ground — or his ticket to the minors, with a hefty paycheck waiting. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5132b406399ce7fa