The Red Wings signed free agent defenseman Danny DeKeyser out of Western Michigan back in March of 2013 and the Detroit native quickly solidified his place on the Wings blueline.

By the Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2016-17 season. Each week during the off-season, By the Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on defenseman Danny DeKeyser.

DeKeyser played in Detroit's last 11 games of the regular season and according to then-Wings coach Mike Babcock, it was the addition of DeKeyser that helped propel the Wings into the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Sought after by virtually every NHL team coming out of college, DeKeyser signed a two-year entry level contract with Detroit for $2.7 million and re-signed for another two years for $4.375 million when his original deal expired.

After the 2015-16 season, DeKeyser was set to become a restricted free agent, but the Wings signed him to a six-year deal worth $30 million with a cap hit of $5 million per season through 2020-21.

Up until last season, DeKeyser had been a steady presence on Detroit's defensive corps. He may not have been spectacular, but he was solid defensively and occasionally chipped in on the offensive side of the scoresheet.

By his own admission, last season was a struggle for DeKeyser. He and the Red Wings are expecting a big bounce back in his game, especially with five years remaining on his contract.

82 - Along with Henrik Zetterberg and Tomas Tatar, DeKeyser was one of three Red Wings to play in every regular season game.

300 - On March 10 against Chicago, DeKeyser played in the 300th game of his NHL career, a 4-2 Red Wings victory.

6 - Twice last season DeKeyser blocked six shots in a game, the most of any Detroit player.

170 - DeKeyser's total number of blocked shots which led the Wings and ranked seventh overall in the NHL.

21:56 - DeKeyser averaged 21:56 ice time, which was second on the Wings to Mike Green's 23:33.

2 - DeKeyser had two game-winning goals, both coming against the New York Islanders - an OT winner on December 4 in a 4-3 victory and on February 3, he scored at 19:32 of the third period, giving Detroit a 5-4 win.

4 - Twice in his career DeKeyser has tallied four goals in a season, the first time during the 2013-14 campaign. His career high in goals is eight in the 2015-16 season.

8 - DeKeyser finished with eight assists, the fewest of his NHL career. His highest season assist total is 29 during the 2014-15 season.

12 - DeKeyser accumulated 12 points last season, which was a career low. Back in 2014-15, DeKeyser had 31 points in 80 games, his career best.

-22 - DeKeyser was a minus-22 last season, the first time in his career he was a minus player. Heading into last season, DeKeyser was a career plus-27.