Reports have indicated that the New York Islanders could potentially be interested in shopping forward Mathew Barzal, who amassed 72 points in 2025-26. 

He scored 19 goals while adding 53 assists for the Islanders this season, but remains under contract with a salary cap hit of $9.15 million per season until 2031.

While the cost would likely be steep, should the Red Wings inquire to make a badly-needed upgrade to their top-six?