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 can produce some offense. A list of players who are on the trade board that would fit the Red Wings’ needs.
Top-four defensemenJustin Faulk – RHD – St. Louis BluesMario Ferraro – LHD – San Jose SharksConnor Murphy – RHD – Chicago BlackhawksBrett Kulak – LHD – Pittsburgh PenguinsLogan Stanley – LHD – Winnipeg Jets
Top-six forwardsRobert Thomas – C – St. Louis BluesBryan Rust – RW – Pittsburgh PenguinsVincent Trocheck – C – New York RangersSteven Stamkos – C/RW – Nashville PredatorsBlake Coleman – C/W – Calgary FlamesJake DeBrusk – LW – Vancouver CanucksElias Pettersson – C – Vancouver Canucks
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Team needs heading into the NHL trade deadline for each team
The Athletic: A look at the biggest need for every NHL team heading into the March 6th NHL trade deadline.
Anaheim Ducks – More consistent No. 2 goalie
Boston Bruins – Right-shot defenseman
Calgary Flames – More picks, prospects and youngsters
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 – Another 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
New Jersey Devils – Forward with offensive ability
New York Islanders – Non-rentals
New 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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