Jeremy Laura: Red Wings Report - Edvinsson stands out, thoughts on trades and Trotz

I think I'm seeing my new Edvinsson bobble head go up in value ! So that's good news.

Agree 100% wanting to see either of Tuomisto or Wallinder play in Detroit for a few games this season. They're ready. The playoff experience they'll get in GR this year will be really good for them and the rest of the Griffins who just won again last night against a very good Texas Stars team. Griffins are getting their scoring mojo back. Danielson is really heating up (another goal last night). Lombardi hasn't skipped a beat since he came back from injury and Mazur is scoring too... hence they're starting to win again. Not having Husso in GR will also help get Cossa more starts. Campbell is the official back up now.

Not seeing any potential trades with Philly or Nashville that would be great for Detroit. Don't want any more veteran placeholders. We have the cap space to make an impact trade.. IF and only if we get a deal that's just too good to pass up. I doubt that will happen. Wings will be a much deeper team next season with their best prospects taking jobs in Detroit.

People who said the rebuild was a failure and that Yzerman screwed up all their draft picks didn't know what they were talking about. I didn't like some of the free agent signings (Holl, Copp, etc..). But the draft picks are starting to look really good... and the prospect pool hasn't been this stacked in at least 12+ years. Still really want to see Buchelnikov come over here and play. He's an intriguing prospect who can create his own time and space with his skating and offensive skill.

Love to see yzerman unload a D to the NYR, since they are desperate. Future considerations are fine for comp. Would love to see AT come up and do well.

We all have zero clue with what Yzerman might do. The guy is a mystery. Would love to see a hockey trade work out both ways for two teams if he does trade. I highly doubt he’d trade draft capital at this point unless it’s a coveted asset in return. Debrincat as an example. The more I watch him, the more I love him.

I think I'm seeing my new Edvinsson bobble head go up in value ! So that's good news.

Agree 100% wanting to see either of Tuomisto or Wallinder play in Detroit for a few games this season. They're ready. The playoff experience they'll get in GR this year will be really good for them and the rest of the Griffins who just won again last night against a very good Texas Stars team. Griffins are getting their scoring mojo back. Danielson is really heating up (another goal last night). Lombardi hasn't skipped a beat since he came back from injury and Mazur is scoring too... hence they're starting to win again. Not having Husso in GR will also help get Cossa more starts. Campbell is the official back up now.

Not seeing any potential trades with Philly or Nashville that would be great for Detroit. Don't want any more veteran placeholders. We have the cap space to make an impact trade.. IF and only if we get a deal that's just too good to pass up. I doubt that will happen. Wings will be a much deeper team next season with their best prospects taking jobs in Detroit.

People who said the rebuild was a failure and that Yzerman screwed up all their draft picks didn't know what they were talking about. I didn't like some of the free agent signings (Holl, Copp, etc..). But the draft picks are starting to look really good... and the prospect pool hasn't been this stacked in at least 12+ years. Still really want to see Buchelnikov come over here and play. He's an intriguing prospect who can create his own time and space with his skating and offensive skill.
- Vladdie_Kon1

If I’m counting right, Danielson has 3 goals over his last 4 games. For Buchelnikov, he does bring the intrigue for sure. I saw frustration that more kids weren’t ready at 19, but the development seems to be paying dividends in terms of building that pipeline. In my thinking, unless there’s a player 26/27 or so that has a lot left on the tires no reason to make a deal unless they can move out a veteran contract. I think GMs had high asks but as the deadline draws nearer there will be some deals. Don’t buy just to buy. Would love to be in the morning meetings and hear what’s being discussed

Love to see yzerman unload a D to the NYR, since they are desperate. Future considerations are fine for comp. Would love to see AT come up and do well.

We all have zero clue with what Yzerman might do. The guy is a mystery. Would love to see a hockey trade work out both ways for two teams if he does trade. I highly doubt he’d trade draft capital at this point unless it’s a coveted asset in return. Debrincat as an example. The more I watch him, the more I love him.
- NC_Scott

The very (very) few press people I’ve interacted with concur. Deals come out of nowhere. Debrincat seems a lot more comfortable. For a deal it’s tough to see something coming together unless a player wants to be moved or a team wants something for an upcoming UFA that won’t commit

If Y buys in the next few days, there is not much chance that he calls anyone up unless there are more injuries. I think he gets a scoring forward and a depth D, so he can play Holl less.

If Y buys in the next few days, there is not much chance that he calls anyone up unless there are more injuries. I think he gets a scoring forward and a depth D, so he can play Holl less.
- HenryHockey

That’s why I’m hoping he does a callup tryout first. Unless they’ve had something in the works that is about to come to fruition, new names seem to hit the “market” each day. My hope is that if he does go for a D it’s a top 4 minute muncher. Honestly haven’t heard anything that’s on the verge but that’s not a shock. Rarely hear anything before it happens or is just about to happen.

That’s why I’m hoping he does a callup tryout first. Unless they’ve had something in the works that is about to come to fruition, new names seem to hit the “market” each day. My hope is that if he does go for a D it’s a top 4 minute muncher. Honestly haven’t heard anything that’s on the verge but that’s not a shock. Rarely hear anything before it happens or is just about to happen.
- Jeremy Laura

I know they are old, but Ryan O'Reilly and Luke Schenn would certainly fit the Wings needs.
Others keep bringing up Petey, but I think he is hurting. Best stay away.