Pittsburgh Penguins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins] defenseman Erik Karlsson has been on the trade market all offseason, but general manager Kyle Dubas hasn't gotten any offers that have met his asking price. Karlsson has two years left on his contract and would likely be willing to waive his no-move clause for a chance to win his first Stanley Cup. The Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings] are trying to get over the hump and return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. They had been looking for another right-shot defenseman [https://x.com/Justin_Satawa/status/1940814653753610343] after the dust settled in early July and found one on Friday when they signed Travis Hamonic [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/players/red-wings-bolster-blue-line-with-signing-of-travis-hamonic] to a one-year contract. Hamonic adds to the right side of the Red Wings' defense, which has Moritz Seider, Justin Holl, and Jacob Bernard-Docker. The Red Wings still have the cap space to absorb Karlsson's contract, but they already have more than enough RHDs. They'd have to send at least one back to the Penguins to make it work. Teams like the Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] and Ottawa Senators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators] have also been floated as potential suitors, but it's unknown if they are in active talks with the Penguins. With a little over a month left in the offseason until training camp starts, time will tell if Dubas gets an offer he likes for Karlsson. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwquDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more! Featured Image Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
