Red Wings Have Solution to Blue Line Needs Without Big Trade Move

Red Wings Have Solution to Blue Line Needs Without Big Trade Move

The rumor mill had one of its spiciest takes this week: the Detroit Red Wings are being floated as a potential suitor for veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson.  It makes for a headline — Karlsson is a two-time Norris Trophy winner with game-altering skill — but the deeper story in Detroit isn’t about buying a quick fix. It’s about Simon Edvinsson, a 6-foot-6, chance-creating defender who grew up on the Wings’ timeline and has taken a giant step towa…

Penguins-Red Wings linked in potential blockbuster trade

Could we be coming closer to Erik Karlsson moving once again? According to multiple reports, trade chatter is heating up around the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings, with a deal possibly taking shape sooner rather than later.Penguins insider Josh Yohe of The Athletic recently told the Kevin Karius Show: “I wouldn’t be shocked if you hear his name pop up sooner rather than later; Detroit’s the team I’ve heard the most.”A lot of hurdles s…