Red Wings have needs as trade deadline looms, but at what cost?

Wings head into trade deadline with fourth straight loss

DETROIT — The NHL trade deadline is Friday afternoon, and the Red Wings are giving general manager Steve Yzerman plenty to think about.

Red Wings have needs as trade deadline looms, but at what cost?

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have a couple of needs and a lot of cap space, and general manager Steve Yzerman undoubtedly would like to provide a boost to his team’s playoff push by making a move or two by Friday’s 3 p.m. deadline.

Detroit Red Wings trade rumors, updates: What we're hearing at NHL trade deadline

Follow along with the Detroit Red Wings rumors, news and live updates as the 2025 NHL trade deadline arrives 3 p.m. Friday.

2025 NHL Trade Tracker: Red Wings Have Needs in Seller’s Market

The NHL Trade Deadline is set for 3:00 PM ET today and we’re already seeing the big names come off the list. Given the returns we’ve seen on some trades, it’s pretty clear that it is a seller’s market. With inflated prices for players who aren’t carrying much term, we can assume that Steve Yzerman is content with quietly sitting on the sidelines this year. Perhaps a sound strategy given the… Source

As the trade deadline looms, McLellan and the Red Wings’ players emphasize self-belief

MLive’s Ansar Khan ponders the costs of adding player(s) to the Red Wings’ roster for the sake of adding at the trade deadline, and he inquired as to coach Todd McLellan’s take on what the Red Wings’ management might be thinking: “Well, we would take (Wayne) Gretzky and Bobby Orr, but they’re not available,” coach Todd McLellan said. He then illustrated the delicate balance teams face this time of year. “It’s like Christmas right now and everyb…

Red Wings Must Trade For This Rising Star

Is history repeating itself in Detroit? The Red Wings, after a promising stretch where they appeared atop the league standings, are now struggling, losing five of their last seven games. Memories of last season’s meltdown are resurfacing for fans, especially after Dylan Larkin’s unfortunate injury then derailed their playoff hopes. Thankfully, Larkin is healthy this time around, but the team is once again flirting with collapse. This isn’t what …