Two trade destinations emerge for Detroit Red Wings forward who has requested a trade
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The Detroit Red Wings are left with no other option than to complete a deal involving forward Vladimir Tarasenko, after it was reported that he he requested a trade after a troubling season in Detroit.
Tarasenko signed with the Red Wings last summer on a two-year deal, in what many thought would be a great addition to the top-6.
But quickly, that idea turned sour, and Tarasenko's production held his teammates back.
His $4.75M annual salary did not match his production of 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists, and an 8.3% shooting percentage.
This marks the worst season of the two-time Stanley Cup Champions career
As we reported last week, the Red Wings are looking to dump Tarasenko immediately to get a head start on their summer re-tool.
Two trade destinations for Tarasenko identified
In a recent column, two trade destinations for Tarasenko has emerged.
2. Ottawa Senators
"The Senators are looking for wing depth after making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And a trade for Tarasenko could make sense if Ottawa misses out on its options in NHL Free Agency. The acquisition cost shouldn't be too high. In fact, there is a non-zero chance the Red Wings attach a pick to get the Senators to take Tarasenko off their hands.
Tarasenko won't turn the Senators into Stanley Cup contenders. However, he is a solid middle-six scorer who can give them a needed offensive spark. He appears due for a bounceback, and this could happen in the Canadian capital city."
Tarasenko won't turn the Senators into Stanley Cup contenders. However, he is a solid middle-six scorer who can give them a needed offensive spark. He appears due for a bounceback, and this could happen in the Canadian capital city."
1. Florida Panthers
"The front office is likely examining its options for this offseason. A Vladimir Tarasenko trade would be a wise option to keep on the table.
As mentioned, Tarasenko won the Stanley Cup with the Panthers in 2024. And he was a solid part of the run, as well. He scored six goals and 14 points in 19 regular-season games. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he added five goals and nine points in 24 games.
The Panthers could lose a bit of forward depth this summer. Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand are free agents once the market opens on July 1."
As mentioned, Tarasenko won the Stanley Cup with the Panthers in 2024. And he was a solid part of the run, as well. He scored six goals and 14 points in 19 regular-season games. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he added five goals and nine points in 24 games.
The Panthers could lose a bit of forward depth this summer. Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand are free agents once the market opens on July 1."
Tarasenko's cap hit may be a bit steep for the Panthers, but GM Steve Yzerman, who's known for being on the wrong side of completed trades, would likely retain some of Tarasenko's $4.75M contract.
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