The Detroit Red Wings Have Listed a $28M Forward for Trade
Photo credit: Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers
The Detroit Red Wings organization has listed a $28M forward on the trade market, per a new report.
The Detroit Red Wings could be making many changes to their roster this offseason. A few players are already expected to leave the team, and according to a new report, Andrew Copp made the list.
Indeed, NHL insider Nick Kypreos included Copp on his offseason trade board, suggesting that Detroit could get good value if they retain some of his salary.
In his own words:
"When Andrew Copp signed a five-year contract with Detroit as a UFA in 2022, he was coming off a 21-goal, 53-point season between Winnipeg and New York. (He) was expected to be a solid addition down the middle to round out the Red Wings' centre depth. However, he hasn't been able to replicate those offensive totals since, finishing with 10 goals and 23 points this season.
He's declined over his first three seasons with the Red Wings, and now GM Steve Yzerman will be exploring options. Copp has a 10-team no-trade list, and his $5.625 million cap hit is a lot for what he's currently bringing in on-ice value. So Yzerman could look to retain a lot of money here to maximize the return and aim to get something similar to what Philadelphia did for Scott Laughton (a first-round pick)."
He's declined over his first three seasons with the Red Wings, and now GM Steve Yzerman will be exploring options. Copp has a 10-team no-trade list, and his $5.625 million cap hit is a lot for what he's currently bringing in on-ice value. So Yzerman could look to retain a lot of money here to maximize the return and aim to get something similar to what Philadelphia did for Scott Laughton (a first-round pick)."
Copp has two years left on his five-year, $28.125 million deal. If traded, this could allow Detroit to clear cap space and pursue some star free agents in the offseason.
The 30-year-old forward only played in 56 games last season because of injuries. Despite this, Copp remains confident about his recovery and readiness for next season.
Here's what he said:
"You get a season-ending injury and there are ones a lot worse than this one. I've been able to train my lower body and been able to have a pretty good quality of life. It's not a knee or an ankle where you are bed-ridden, you're sitting on the couch for months on end. As far as season-ending injuries go, it's the best one, and I should be ready to go by next (season)."
Copp took part in 217 games over three seasons with Detroit, tallying 98 points, including 32 goals.
| POLL | ||
JUIN 5 | 115 ANSWERS The Detroit Red Wings Have Listed a $28M Forward for Trade Do you think the Detroit Red Wing should trade Andrew Copp this season? | ||
| Yes | 94 | 81.7 % |
| No | 21 | 18.3 % |
| List of polls | ||
TRENDING NOW
