12 potential trade targets for the Detroit Red Wings
Max Bultman of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings could use a second-pair defenseman, and ideally a top-six forward that may produce some offense. A listing of players who’re on the trade board that will fit the Red Wings’ needs.
Top-four defensemen
Justin Faulk – RHD – St. Louis Blues
Mario Ferraro – LHD – San Jose Sharks
Connor Murphy – RHD – Chicago Blackhawks
Brett Kulak – LHD – Pittsburgh Penguins
Logan Stanley – LHD – Winnipeg Jets
Top-six forwards
Robert Thomas – C – St. Louis Blues
Bryan Rust – RW – Pittsburgh Penguins
Vincent Trocheck – C – Latest York Rangers
Steven Stamkos – C/RW – Nashville Predators
Blake Coleman – C/W – Calgary Flames
Jake DeBrusk – LW – Vancouver Canucks
Elias Pettersson – C – Vancouver Canucks
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Team needs heading into the NHL trade deadline for every team
The Athletic: A take a look at the most important need for each NHL team heading into the March sixth NHL trade deadline.
Anaheim Geese – More consistent No. 2 goalie
Boston Bruins – Right-shot defenseman
Calgary Flames – More picks, prospects and children
Carolina Hurricanes – Forward upgrade
Chicago Blackhawks – Roster space
Colorado Avalanche – Third-line center
Columbus Blue Jackets – Top-six winger
Dallas Stars – Top-six forward
Detroit Red Wings – Top-four defenseman
Edmonton Oilers – Third-line forward with speed and size
Florida Panthers – Additional depth on defense
Los Angeles Kings – One other scoring forward (was noted before Artemi Panarin was acquired and before Kevin Fiala was lost on the season)
Minnesota Wild – No. 1 center
Montreal Canadiens – High-compete, penalty-killing forward
Nashville Predators – Center
Latest Jersey Devils – Forward with offensive ability
Latest York Islanders – Non-rentals
Latest York Rangers – Youth
Ottawa Senators – Right-shot defenseman
Philadelphia Flyers – Center
Pittsburgh Penguins – Blue-line depth
San Jose Sharks – Right-handed defenseman
Seattle Kraken – Goal-scoring punch
St. Louis Blues – Unload players
Tampa Bay Lightning – Scoring winger
Toronto Maple Leafs – An upgrade on defense
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Utah Mammoth – Top-nine forward with term
Vancouver Canucks – Additional draft capital
Vegas Golden Knights – Middle-six forward
Washington Capitals – Scoring winger
Winnipeg Jets – Draft picks
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