Depth Scoring - Smith for Sprong

Detroit adds a veteran winger for a playoff push who has one more year than Sprong on his contract. Smith plays a more responsible game which is valuable to a young Wings team. Berggren gets an opportunity to see more ice time in Pittsburgh while Detroit gets draft comp for both players value and youth.

Nylander is here for the contract slots. He also helps Grand Rapids replace Berggren on the PP

Not sure what Megna’s value would be seeing as he was just a waiver claim. However, his analytics and history with Karlsson are worth taking a chance on and a mid round pick seems reasonably fair. Shea is here for the contract slot.

Duclair is having a down year so I do think Joseph and a mid round pick should be enough, however his speed and scoring history could find multiple suitors. Broz is a recent 2nd round pick who has had a solid year at Denver. I’d question his ability to play at an NHL pace, however. POJ is a fine young defenseman but he’s light and not a good PKer at this stage. His offense should shine on a better team but as of now he’s playing timid and not using what made him a good prospect before.

Take a chance on Duclair for a D that’s fallen out of favor and a mid level prospect and a future pick.