Travis Hamonic signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Detroit on Friday, adding a veteran two-way defenseman to a Wings blue line that already prizes depth and reliability. Last season with Ottawa, Hamonic posted seven points in 59 games while delivering 92 blocked shots and averaging 17:04 of ice time, underscoring his value as a physical, penalty-kill presence who can steady a young group.

Over a 15-year career spanning Islanders, Flames, Canucks and Senators, Hamonic logged 242 points in 900 regular-season contests and four playoff points in 22 games. His willingness to take on a steady, low-term role fits Detroit’s roster-building approach: a dependable veteran who can chip in defensively, soak up minutes, and help guide developing defenders. For fantasy managers, his impact is rooted in peripherals—blocks and hits—more than counting stats, with upside limited by role and age.