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  Derek Meech

Canada  Defense 2008-09 Cap Hit: $483,333 2008-09 Salary: $475,000 Contract Expiration: 2010 (RFA)

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Height 5'11"
Weight 197
Shoots Left
Age 24
Experience 2 Seasons
Rookie Year 2007
Birthdate April 21st, 1984
Birthplace Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Drafted 229nd Overall, 7th Round, 2002 (DET)
Acquired Detroit's 7th selection, 229th overall, 7th round, 2002 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
$483,333 $2,599 0.475 0.500 RFA          
Meech is in the second year of a three-year contract extension signed in the summer of 2007 and will earn $475,000 in 2008-09. Meech will be a restricted free agent following the conclusion of the deal on July 1st, 2010.
Scouting Report

Scouting Report

ASSETS: Is a strong skater who is not afraid to jump up into the play. Has above average hockey sense and an ability to find the open man.

FLAWS: Lacks NHL size, particularly for a defenseman. Can be prone to defensive lapses.

CAREER POTENTIAL: No. 5 of 6 defenseman.
Career Notes

Career Notes

• 06/23/2002: Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 7th round (229th overall) in 2002.

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Awards & Honors

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Video Feed

Video Feed

2:00 For the FUN of it - Derek Meech

Posted on June 19, 2008 | 1:51 pm

Derek Meech Stanley Cup 2008

Posted on June 8, 2008 | 8:13 am

Draper interview and players drinking from the Cup

Posted on June 5, 2008 | 7:17 pm
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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   36 0 3 3 -4 8   0 0 0 0 0 0
2006-07 Detroit   4 0 0 0 1 2   - - - - - -
2007-08 Detroit   32 0 3 3 -5 6   - - - - - -

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