Players can only participate in a playoff run if they are acquired by the NHL's Trade Deadline. However, teams are still allowed to make trades. The Red Wings AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, pulled off a minor deal with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins by acquiring defender Nikolai Knyzhov for future considerations.

The Detroit Red Wings entered the 4 Nations Face-Off break in a playoff spot. Detroit made a coaching change shortly before the calendar changed to 2025. And the results under new head coach Todd McLellan have been impressive,

A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings making a blockbuster deal to acquire Owen Power from the Buffalo Sabres in a blockbuster. The post Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Acquiring $58 Million Defenseman in Blockbuster appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Detroit Red Wings only have a few days until the Trade Deadline. They have not made a move for a center yet. However, they have a good amount of cap space at their disposal, and they should be able to weaponize it in some fashion before the March 7th deadline at 3 PM Eastern.