Red Wings' Danny DeKeyser: Likely to avoid arbitration

The Red Wings are likely to re-sign DeKeyser instead of proceeding with an arbitration hearing scheduled Thursday, MLive.com reports.

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DeKeyser told reporters in late June that he didn't expect contract negotiations to drag out, but the mobile defenseman is just days away from a possible arbitration hearing. The delay isn't due to a lack of interest but reportedly involves the two sides crunching numbers on a long-term deal. DeKeyser produced 20 points in 78 games to go along with 107 blocked shots last season. He's likely to be available in the late rounds of most fantasy drafts this fall.