Red Wings Could Have Big Trade Coming
Several insiders are discussing a potential trade between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres
Hold on tight.
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The Detroit Red Wings are in a tough spot. They are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, alongside the Buffalo Sabres. Both teams have 32 points, eight behind the last Wild Card position.
But that is not the only thing the two clubs have in common.
According to a couple of insiders, the two clubs have ongoing trade discussions.
On Saturday Headlines, Elliotte Friedman reported that the two teams were scouting each other and discussing a potential swap.
"The Red Wings and the Sabres continue to scout each other," Friedman revealed. "I do think those two teams have looked at something there right before the break (roster freeze)."
"We'll see if that continues."
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Additionally, The Fourth Period has reported that several teams have contacted the Sabres about several of their players. Other teams have reportedly discussed Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, J.J. Peterka, Bowen Byram, and Owen Power.
My Take
When a team struggles, it's not uncommon to discuss a trade to shift the dynamics in the locker room or give the team a jolt for them to play better.
However, Steve Yzerman has bought himself a little bit more time by hiring Todd McLellan.
The list of names that have been brought up should catch the attention of Red Wings fans, particularly the two defenders on the list above. Byram and Power are left-shot defenders putting up great offensive numbers this year.
Byram has 20 points in 37 games, while Power has 22. The former averages 23:19 minutes per game, while the latter plays 22:34. Both players are very young: Byram is 23 years old, while Power is 22.
Acquiring either player would be a huge win for the Red Wings. Given their current standings, trading for younger talent than what is currently on the roster would be a wise transaction.
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That being said, there is a cost to every move. What kind of player would the Sabres want in return for Byram or Power? Multiple pieces would certainly have to exchange hands to execute a deal of this magnitude.
Cozens would also be an intriguing piece for the Red Wings. He's young, has a lot of talent, and is signed long-term at a reasonable contract number. The young forward has 19 points in 37 games and averages 17:17 in ice time.
For now, Red Wings fans will have to wait to see what happens in the immediate future. With Yzerman's penchant for secrecy, something big could happen at any moment.
Hold on tight.
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How ignorant can some be. Yes, re-sign all of those to a 8 year extension. Instant Stanley Cup. Oh wait... look at where the Wings are at in the standings. I am not sure how ignorant some fans can be... very dense with no common sense.
Cozens can play in any situation. Think Jordan Stoll with much offense.
There could be a lot of competition for Cozens if the Sabres are mindless enough to put him up for trade.
OK! Hold on to your hats!!!
Byram, Power, Couzins + 5th rounder in 2026 to Detroit.
Berggren, Rasmussen, Copp, Johansson, Chariot (we keep 1/2 salary) + a 3rd rounder in 2025 to Buffalo.
Berggren and Johansson are our high roster guys. Chariot gives them their fill-in D man.
Byram and Power are great young players with potential. Couzins will mature.
DO SOMETHING!
The Wings can't trade their way out of this mess. Trading could only get them deeper in the hole and Y's deals have basically sucked so far. No reason to believe he could pull a McDavid out of a hat. Keep the good players and prospects and try and deal the rest.
