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2007-08 Cap Hit$2,128,000 2007-08 Salary $2,128,000 contract expires 2008 (Group III UFA) |
Position Center Shoots Left Height 5'11" Weight 190 lbs. Age 35 NHL Experience 15 Years Rookie Year 1992 Birthdate May 24, 1971 Birthplace Toronto, Ontario, Canada Drafted 62nd Overall, 3rd Round, 1989 (WPG) Acquired Acquired from the Winnipeg Jets for future considerations ($1 USD), 6/30/93. | ![]() |
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG | SH% | GWG | PPG | SHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | Detroit (NHL) | 81 | 14 | 15 | 29 | +7 | 58 | 157 | 8.92 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Contract Details
Draper signed a four-year, $11.25-million contract prior to the lockout-lost season of 2004-05. After the rollback the contract -- which includes a no-trade clause -- was worth $8.55-million. Draper is due $2.125-million through the 2007-08 season.
On October 25th, 2007 Draper signed a three-year, $4.75-million contract extension with the team. He will earn $1.85 million in 2008-09, $1.65 million in 2009-10, and $1.25 million in the 2010-11 campaign -- for a salary cap hit value up $1.58-million.
Transaction History
• (06/303/1993) Winnipeg Jets traded Kris Draper to the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations.
• (06/17/1989) Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the 3rd round (62nd overall) in 1989.
Kris Draper is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, having won playoff championships with the Detroit Red Wings in 1997, 1998 and 2002. He enters the 2005-06 season with more than 800 games of National Hockey League experience. He was the Frank J. Selke Trophy winner in 2003-04 as the best defensive forward in the NHL. He scored a career-high 24 goals and 40 points. He has won four Clarence Campbell Bowls (1995, 1997, 1998, 2002), four Presidents' Trophies (1995, 1996, 2002, 2004), and eight division titles (1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)... Continue on NHLPA.com
Assets
Is an excellent penalty-killer and tenacious forechecker. Brings energy to the lineup every shift. Has decent offensive instincts and is a threat to score while short-handed.
Flaws
Doesn't put up the consistent numbers needed to play on a scoring line. Plays with reckless abandon, which sometimes leads to injury.
Career Potential
Checking line center.
2003-04
· NHL - Frank J. Selke Trophy
2001-02
· Stanley Cup (Detroit)
1997-98
· Stanley Cup (Detroit)
1996-97
· Stanley Cup (Detroit)