The Detroit Red Wings are in need of a consistent second-line center. This trade pitch sees Hockeytown play host to a new star in town.

In this proposal, the Red Wings acquire a top-pairing defender. The 6-foot-1, 203 lbs left-handed defenseman was originally drafted fourth overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft by the Colorado Avalanche ...

A trade pitch from Heavy.com has the Deroit Red Wings acquiring Kyle Connor fromthe Winnipeg Jets in a blockbuster deal.The ...

A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings acquiring a $50 million veteran forwardfrom the Pittsburgh Penguins in an intriguing ...

The 6'3”, 231-pound Lee is a big net-front presence. In his 13-season NHL career, he's reached or exceeded 20 goals nine ...

However, Yzerman is now fishing in the NHL trade pond for a top-six forward and top-four defenseman. Those are the Red Wings’ trade needs.

To get Gibson, the Wings gave up goalie Petr Mrazek, a trade-deadline acquisition who appeared in just five games for them, and two draft picks: a 2026 fourth-round pick and 2027 second-rounder.

If the Red Wings improve, that could be a later second-rounder. If not, and they feel they need to recoup a pick there, they’ll have plenty of time to do so. 2.

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Detroit Red Wings have made their first potential upgrade of the 2025 offseason — and it’s in the crease. After years of looking for ...