The Detroit Red Wings plan to take their next step in the rebuilding process. Aside from the draft and free agency, Steve Yzerman has assets to make a splash in the trade market.
The Detroit Red Wings are in the stage of the rebuild where they can actually start making some moves in free agency and in the trade market and feel like it was a good move. And this off-season, from the entire NHL standpoint, could have a lot of trades made.
With big names like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Alex DeBrincat and many more names on the trade block, the Red Wings could be aggressive in making something happen to benefit their team.
Could the Red Wings take advantage of gaining a star player from a team that needs depth? Acquire a proven veteran winner? Or someone who just needs a change of scenery? Let us examine three trades that could take the Red Wings to the next level.