Elliotte Friedman Reveals Steve Yzerman Has Placed a Big Asset on the Trade Block
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Detroit red Wings GM Steve Yzerman is looking to add significant help to the team's blue line, and center depth, he's willing to give up a significant amount for the right player.
The Detroit Red Wings need to consider loading up for a possible playoff run, should they manage to hold onto the 2nd wild card spot in the East.
Yzerman is known as an aggressive GM in the NHL, and we shouldn't expect any less as Detroit Hockey Now's Kevin Allen reports as he reported the following:
»He would be willing to give up his first-round pick or some of his better prospects (not Axel Sandin Pellikka) in a deal for right center who has a contract that extends beyond this season.»
If he can land a 2nd-line center, we can expect him to unload the cache in order to find the right player.
It's possible he might even consider one of the team's top prospects, who isn't named Axel Sandin-Pellikka of course, even a 1st-round pick.
But, taking a look at what's left for defensive reinforcements, other GMs in the NHL shouldn't expect such a nice return.
Names such as David Savard, Luke Schenn, Bowen Byram, and Mario Ferraro should yield decent assets in return.
But expecting a first-round pick for someone like David Savard could be considered a massive overpayment.
But someone like Dylan Cozens, a first-round pick could be fair especially if he finds his stride in Detroit.
Dylan Cozens
The Red Wings have Dylan Cozens on their radar of course, as an option for 2C in Detroit.
If they want someone like Cozens, the cost would have to be a "hockey trade" more or less.
Elliotte Friedman has reported the Red Wings interest in Dylan Cozens, but our reporting is the Sabres aren't interested in a deal for prospects and draft picks. They want a proven return.
Which might cost Yzerman more than he'd hoped.
However, if you wanna win a Stanley Cup in the NHL, you may have to unload the cache to the slovenly Sabres.
The Red Wings are 30-24-6 and are attempting to hold on to a playoff spot in the East.
It could cost them a considerable amount of talent if they can't find the right pieces in return.
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