Team: 2023-24 Detroit Red Wings

Initial Creation Date: Sep. 15, 2023

Published: Sep. 15, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Just bored and thought I would try a Pinto trade. I honestly don't expect them to trade him though.


Trade Details:

Ottawa receives a not as good but similar age with upside centre in Veleno. He plays a fast physical game with decent defensive play. Could develop into a decent 3C for Ottawa. Bonus as he would already have some chemistry with Kubalik.
Fabbri provides some additional scoring for cheap. Can play up and down in three line up, is fairly one dimensional but at 2M cap hit should provide good value. He can also play centre if needed. He should replace most of the offense lost from Pinto.
Doucet is a rising centre prospect who has been impressing everywhere he has been playing so far since signing with the Wings. He's likely a couple years away but helps fill a pretty void centre prospect pool.
Added a second in 2025 to try and balance value.

For the Wings, they get a good young centre who has already had a decent first season. Would have chemistry with Debrincat which is a bonus. He seems like the type of player Yzerman would look to acquire.
Joseph is added to help with the Sens cap space. He's an alright player but seemingly 1-1.5M overpaid for his production.

Ottawa doesn't necessarily get better but gets under the cap, gets a young (not as good) replacement player with upside, moves Joseph's 3 years and can run a 22 man roster all while adding a prospect and pick.

Detroit gets a bit better but takes on more money to navigate around.


I signed Brassard to fill the 4C roll.
I started Berggren in Grand Rapids, nothing based on his play, just roster management. Besides Raymond, he is the only player that can clear waivers. Could play him with Pinto and Compher but I would prefer Kostin playing there for now. I also want to see how Joseph plays on the fourth line. Could scratch Joseph, move Kostin down then play him there, but this is how I would start the roster.
Compher and Copp could easily be swapped.
Should also be some chemistry with Brassard and Joseph.