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Joshua Deeds
June 28, 2025  (4:00 PM)
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We're on day two of the 2025 NHL Draft, as GM Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings and GM Don Waddell of the Columbus Blue Jackets combined for a curious trade.

The Detroit Red Wings' notable selection yesterday was Carter Bear, who was selected 13th overall.
But today, it appears the Red Wings are swapping picks with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Steve Yzerman and the team would swap the 2025 3rd-round pick (76th overall) with the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2025 4th-round pick (109th) and a 2026 4th-round pick.
Is there someone Yzerman likes at 109th overall?
If we take a look at available prospects, if Columbus still had the pick, at 109th overall, Tankathon had them projected to take LHD Sam Laurila from Fargo.
We're not certain what Steve Yzerman's plan is with both of the fourth-round picks acquired today, whether they'll be a part of another package or used to draft talent, but the mystery is part of the romanticism behind the draft.
You never know what's coming next, and sometimes NHL talent is found late in the draft.
Here are the picks from the Detroit Red Wings today:
44. Detroit - Eddie Genborg, Forward, Linkoping

75. Detroit - Michael Pradel, Goalie, Tri-City Americans

Other than Bear, it's difficult to see the true vision behind the moves lately, as Yzerman has punted on NHL trades during the draft, while we continue to see other teams move picks and talent with ease.
Is it a lack of vision, inspiration, or the fact that nearly a decade into his tenure, there's no solid plan?
Noah Dobson, Jordan Spencer, and Evander Kane are off the table.
John Gibson is a huge upgrade in the net compared to Petr Mrazek, but defense wins championships.
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Trade completed between the Detroit Red Wings and divisional rival Columbus Blue Jackets

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