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MOVE INCOMING? Could the Detroit Red Wings soon make a significant trade?
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As the Detroit Red Wings continue to tread water, could GM Steve Yzerman consider making a significant move to shake things up?
The Detroit Red Wings will attempt to earn their second win over the New York Islanders within a week and for the third time this year.
But one notable aspect of both wins was that they were both numbingly low-scoring affairs, highlighting one of Detroit's bigger concerns.
The Red Wings are ranked at the bottom of the NHL in goals scored while not on the man advantage and their record of 8-10-2 reflects that sobering statistic in a major way.
What are the chances that general manager Steve Yzerman decides to shake things up and make a move to acquire some badly needed scoring talent?
Despite a quiet start - and coming off a rocky season - Zegras is a proven producer in the league and the Red Wings are hurting for offense.
He already has two 60-plus-point seasons on his resume, and his combination of vision and skill gives him the potential to go beyond that number.
He also fits the age range with Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond perfectly.
He already has two 60-plus-point seasons on his resume, and his combination of vision and skill gives him the potential to go beyond that number.
He also fits the age range with Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond perfectly.
Bultman also noted that Zegras' playmaking abilities could come in handy in the event of Patrick Kane's departure during the offseason or even before.
And though Zegras' profile might be a little redundant to the Red Wings' current forward makeup in the top six - obvious skill, but question marks defensively and in the hard areas - they're going to need a playmaker like him whenever Patrick Kane moves on, which could happen as soon as this summer (or even the trade deadline).
Zegras hasn't impressed offensively this year, scoring only twice.
But sometimes, all it takes is a change in circumstances (in Zegras' case, a change of teams) that could regenerate one's offensive abilities.
| POLL | ||
NOVEMBRE 25 | 170 ANSWERS MOVE INCOMING? Could the Detroit Red Wings soon make a significant trade? Should Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman consider acquiring Trevor Zegras? | ||
| Yes, make it happen! | 91 | 53.5 % |
| No, he's not what the Red Wings need right now. | 79 | 46.5 % |
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