Team: 2022-23 Detroit Red Wings

Initial Creation Date: Dec. 29, 2022

Published: Dec. 29, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Detroit have a ton on players on IR and LTIR. When they come back, they could opt to trade some players away for futures while still maintaing a playoff capable team.
I get the feel that Detroit could do similar to how NYR did in 19/20. I dont forsee us winning the lottery and getting Bedard, but atleast aquire futures aswell as being in the playoff Hunt intill the Season is over.

-Vrana comes back and replaces Bert, whos been out almost the entire Season. He wont fetch a giant return. I choose CGY due to their style of play, their needs and bc Bert is a Sutter type. They also have space to bring him in. They also have Draft capital. Detroit could be forced to take cap back, or have a 3rd party retain 1.1875m.

-Fabbri comes back soon. He can score, play all forward positions and he is a capable TWF. That makes Suter expandeble. I choose WPG for reasons of idk. Could be any team looking for solid depth.

-Hagg and Pysyk Will be back. When they are back Detroit will have a loggjam at D. Trade One or two away for late Draft picks. Rather that that loose them to waivers when they all have 1y left.

Zadina- Hes a byst, but on a good contract. Hes days in Detroit are over and I think he should get a chance elsewhere. Send him to Arizona. He’ll get playingtime and potentially be a part of their future.

One more player that could be moved would be Ned. Hes lost his touch and could need a change of scenery. Another wildcard team could take a gamble on him for a late pick.

I would not trade Sundqvist or Maata If a team dont overpay us. Theyve played well here and I would not mind If they got extended. Chiarot and Maata would help chelter Edvinsson/Albertsson If they aint ready for top4 minutes in 23/24.

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