Detroit — Martin Frk has one of the hardest shots in the NHL — but that may not be enough to keep him in the league.
The Red Wings will not tender a qualifying offer to Frk, a restricted free agent, by the Monday, at 5 p.m. deadline, making Frk an unrestricted free agent.
The move is a mild surprise in that Frk, 24, scored 11 goals and 14 assists (25 points) last season — although only 1 goal over the final 23 games.
Frk was essentially a one-dimensional player, possessing that booming shot on a one-timer on the power play — accuracy is an issue, too — with little impact anywhere else on the ice.