The 2022-23 NHL season has only just started, and one of Steve Yzerman's free-agent acquisitions for the Detroit Red Wings is ensuring the money was well spent. Sure, it's only six games, but what's an NHL season without some instant reaction?
Stats Don't Lie
Kubalik has been the best offensive player on the Red Wings in terms of pure stats. His 15 points lead the team, tied with captain Dylan Larkin. They have seven points more than any other Red Wing. In the NHL, Kubalik finds himself tied for 16th place in points but sits 22nd on the leaderboard.