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  Justin Abdelkader

United States  Left Wing 2008-09 Cap Hit: $740,000 2008-09 Salary: $660,000 Contract Expiration: 2010 (RFA)

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Height 6'1"
Weight 195
Shoots Left
Age 21
Experience 1 Year
Rookie Year 2008
Birthdate February 25th, 1987
Birthplace Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Drafted 42nd Overall, 2nd Round, 2005 (DET)
Acquired Detroit's 2nd choice (42nd overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
 
2008-09 Salary Cap Seasonal Salary ($M) & Free Agency Status
Cap Number Cap Hit/Day 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16
$740,000 $3,957 0.660 0.710 RFA          
Abdelkader enters the second year of his three-year entry-level contract in 2008-09. Abdelkader was a late regular season signing by the Red Wings and only earned the pro-rated salary amount left over from a 2007-08 salary of $850,000. Abdelkader's second and third years are signifigantly lower in base salary ($660,000 and $710,000, respectively), helping bring down his salary cap number down to $740,000. Abdelkader will be a restricted free agent on July 1st, 2010.
Scouting Report

Scouting Report

None.
Career Notes

Career Notes

• 07/30/2005: Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2nd round (42nd overall) in 2005.
Award

Awards & Honors

2007-08 CCHA - Best Defensive Forward, CCHA - Mike and Marian Ilitch Humanitarian Award (Community service work)
 
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Stats

Career Statistics

    Regular Season   Stanley Cup Playoffs
Season Team   GP G A PTS +/- PIM   GP G A PTS +/- PIM
Totals   2 0 0 0 0 2   - - - - - -
2007-08 Detroit   2 0 0 0 0 2   - - - - - -

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