[Phantom Lord]

Detroit has as many original draft pics as the Canes. Outside of Hasek, and to a lesser extent Brett Hull (who can suck my ass) I wouldnt call it a "bought team".

[self_evident]

Outside of Hasek

We gave up Kozlov and one or two #1 picks for Hasek. Hull was purchased, but he took 1 mill less than other offered to play for the Wings. Hull, Luuuuke, and Cruddy Krup are the only high-profile FA's the Wings have signed. The rest were traded for or drafted. They happen to trade for, and draft, very good players, who naturally get better salaries.