Detroit Red Wings to extend re-sign players in summer of 2025

The Detroit Red Wings are 6th in the Atlantic Division, with a record of 31-29-6, and are gearing up to secure a wild card spot in the playoffs.

During the deadline, they'd add forward Craig Smith to the bottom-six, and goalie Petr Mrazek to add depth to the crease.

However, they'll have to consider their future if they're to find the post-season, and a Stanley Cup again in their future.

There are three Red Wings players now who could help them achieve the ultimate prize in the NHL and GM Steve Yzerman should extend them.

Patrick Kane's tenure as a Red Wing has been short, but the three-time Stanley Cup champion has a lot to bring to the club. He has leadership capabilities and Showtime's goal-scoring touch is a huge help, even at 36 years old he's scored 45 points (17 goals, 28 A) in 56 games with the Wings this year.

Alex Lyon has found himself as a suitable backup to the Wings' Cam Talbot, as the 32-year-old goalie has an 11-8-1 record, with a 2.77 GAA, and a .900 save percentage behind a team that has a troubled blue line.

Lyon is a pending UFA and if he's willing to take a team-friendly contract, Steve Yzerman should extend him.

The Detroit Red Wings love their Swedish defenseman, don't they? Johansson is a 24-year-old pending UFA who Steve Yzerman will have to decide whether or not they want to extend him after he made the jump to the NHL this year.

He's posted 7 points (1 goal, 6 assists) with 47 hits, and 71 blocks in 44 games with the big club.

Johansson has been rewarded with top-four play in the lineup and a spot on the penalty kill.

If GM Steve Yzerman can find the money to extend Patrick Kane, and these depth options he should.