The Detroit Red Wings have been linked to acquiring a $50 million star this offseason
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The Detroit Red Wings organization are suggested to acquire a $50 million Winnipeg Jets star, and it is very surprising.
The Red Wings have failed to make the playoffs for yet another season, racking up their postseason absence to a whopping nine-straight season.
This is clearly indicating that the Detroit Red Wings organization is in dire need to shake things up, and new insight has just suggested the team may do just that.
Detroit has plenty of assets in their draft picks and prospects to make an unbelievable move this offseason, and an NHL analyst, Sam Stockton, of The Hockey News, has linked the Red Wings to acquiring Winnipeg Jets star, Kyle Connor, in a potential blockbuster trade.
The Detroit Red Wings have been linked to the Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor in a potential blockbuster trade
«As a native of Shelby Township and University of Michigan alumnus, Connor is certainly a name familiar to Red Wings fans Because of Winnipeg's status as a contender, Connor is perhaps the hardest player on this list to pry loose,» Stockton wrote. «However, it's also not inconceivable that he could be moved this summer. Depending on how the rest of their postseason shakes out.»
Stockton continued:
«The 28-year-old is signed to a deal with a $7,142,857 cap hit through the end of the '25-26 season. (Along) with a 10-team no-trade list,» Stockton added. «The Jets always have to be concerned about free agent retention. So with Connor's deal running down, they may deal him to avoid losing him for free via free agency next summer. Presumably, the no-trade clause wouldn't be a big deal when it comes to bringing Connor back to his home state. But, there's certainly no guarantee Winnipeg would want to make the move.»
This would be a full turnaround for the Red Wings, adding that Connor would add a top-line winger to Detroit, and help solidify their offensive strength.
With just one year remaining on his seven-year, $50 million deal, Winnipeg may just be open to moving him in order to get something back for this key-forward.
Do you think the Detroit Red Wings will acquire Kyle Connor if he hits the market?
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MAI 9 | 89 ANSWERS The Detroit Red Wings have been linked to acquiring a $50 million star this offseason Do you think the Detroit Red Wings will acquire Kyle Connor if he hits the market? | ||
| Yes | 23 | 25.8 % |
| I hope so | 51 | 57.3 % |
| No | 13 | 14.6 % |
| I hope not | 2 | 2.2 % |
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