NHL Trade Rumors: Red Wings Linked to 3 Forwards
With $14 million in cap space after trading Ville Husso, GM Steve Yzerman is expected to make a move. Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now reports that Ryan O’Reilly, Brayden Schenn, and Ryan Strome have emerged as possible targets as the Red Wings look to solidify their roster for a playoff push.
Congratulations to Brayden and Luke Schenn on becoming the first pair of brothers in #NHL history to both hit the 1,000 game milestone in the same season.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 28, 2025
Brayden crosses the 1,000 mark tonight in Washington. pic.twitter.com/kINqwfQP6e
O’Reilly, a Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe winner, brings leadership, defensive reliability, and strong faceoff numbers.
The 34-year-old has two years left at $4.5 million AAV, making him an attractive option if Detroit commits to a win-now move.
"He's a prototypical No. 2 center, just what Detroit needs," Duff writes, though the Predators are not in a hurry to move him.
Schenn, a key member of the St. Louis Blues’ 2019 Cup-winning team, has three years left at $6.5 million AAV and would provide a strong two-way presence behind Dylan Larkin.
“Schenn will be coveted by top NHL teams,” Duff adds, noting that his full no-trade clause could complicate a deal.
Ryan O'Reilly is on the trade block and being treated like he has a NTC even though he doesn't have one. Nashville doesn't want to move him, but would for the right price.
— The Chirp (@STLBluesChirp) January 13, 2025
Waive Sunny, get 90 (2 x 4.5 remaining), bring Dvorsky/Stenberg along on the wings.
👍🏻 or 👎🏻?#stlblues pic.twitter.com/7WHqcMuGe2
Strome, currently Anaheim’s top center, would be a middle-six fit for Detroit.
The 31-year-old has 35 points in 59 games this season and two years left at $5 million AAV. He has performed well against the Red Wings, and Duff notes that he “chips in offense while providing reliable play in all situations.”
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