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Two Red Wings named in a possible trade for Detroit and Steve Yzerman's set for a cap dump


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Julien Trekker
November 20, 2025  (9:57)
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Detroit Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman in a press conference.
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Two Detroit Red Wings veterans were named in a possible trade scenario that would help Steve Yzerman create even more cap space.

Even if the Detroit Red Wings are among the NHL organizations with the most available cap space, Steve Yzerman could be looking to create even more room to bring talent to the team before the raise in the salary cap, capitalizing on their current advantageous position.
If the team is in a position to compete for the playoffs, it wouldn't be surprising to see Steve Yzerman target big-picture players on the market.
According to a new report from David Pagnotta, the Red Wings could start by parting ways with two veterans and their contracts.

Red Wings Could Trade Two Veterans This Season To Create Cap Space

The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta revealed in a recent interview that both J.T. Compher and Andrew Copp's names will be heard in the rumors if the Wings are in a position to compete for the playoffs.
In his own words:
"If this is where the team is going to be... a wildcard bubble team... the more we're going to hear of guys like J.T. Compher and Andrew Copp in terms of the trade market."

However, it won't be easy to trade them. The two players are arguably overpaid for their roles and contributions to the team.
Compher has two years left after the current one on his $5.1 million AAV and has scored six points in 20 games this season.
Copp's $5.625 million AAV contract expires at the end of next season, and he has scored only one goal and eight points in 20 games this year.
It'll be interesting to see if Steve Yzerman is able to trade them, but fans are even more eager to see what kind of talent he would bring to the team if he trades the two veterans.
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