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Red Wings land Canucks franchise goaltender in proposed trade
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A proposed trade sees the Detroit Red Wings picking up Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko in what would be a blockbuster deal.
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman confused some fans by bringing Petr Mrazek back into the fold for his 2nd go around with the organization earlier in the month.
The move was puzzling for a variety of reasons, considering that not only were Mrazek's numbers among the lowest-ranked in the NHL but that he is also under contract for another year.
Barring an unexpected move with Cam Talbot, who is also signed through next year, it looks like prospect goaltender Sebastian Cossa will be spending another year with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
But what if Yzerman were to pull off a stunner? PuckPedia's PuckGM tool allows readers to simulate their own deals and a major blockbuster was recently proposed that sees Detroit pick up goaltender Thatcher Demko from the Vancouver Canucks.
To Detroit:
G Thatcher Demko
F Filip Chytil
F Filip Chytil
To Vancouver:
F Michael Rasmussen
2027 Round 3 pick
2027 Round 3 pick
The proposed deal does make sense for both teams as Detroit gets a star goalie and an NHL forward. Vancouver, meanwhile, gets a young NHL forward and a draft pick, but more importantly gets off of Demko's salary.
Demko is in the fourth year of his five-year $25 million deal, so Detroit would only have him for one season. Demko has dealt with injuries this season, but when he is healthy he is a bonafide No. 1 goalie. The American is a two-time All-Star and has gone 6-6-3 with a 2.87 GAA and a .891 SV% this season.
The Red Wings would also acquire Chytil who has two years left on his deal, after this season. The former first-round pick could be a middle-six for Detroit. Chytil has recorded 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points in 56 games.
Demko is in the fourth year of his five-year $25 million deal, so Detroit would only have him for one season. Demko has dealt with injuries this season, but when he is healthy he is a bonafide No. 1 goalie. The American is a two-time All-Star and has gone 6-6-3 with a 2.87 GAA and a .891 SV% this season.
The Red Wings would also acquire Chytil who has two years left on his deal, after this season. The former first-round pick could be a middle-six for Detroit. Chytil has recorded 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points in 56 games.
While Demko would be an instant upgrade over any goaltender they have on their roster with more than 2 periods of NHL experience, his major drawback is that he's been battling injury concerns dating back to a year ago.
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MARS 22 | 308 ANSWERS Red Wings land Canucks franchise goaltender in proposed trade Should the Red Wings trade for Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko? | ||
| Yes | 119 | 38.6 % |
| No | 189 | 61.4 % |
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