Red Wings Trade Proposed for $65 Million Scorer.
The Detroit Red Wings have a ton of work to do this offseason. Detroit is looking to make a playoff charge, but it doesn’t have a roster capable of making it. One of the more pressing issues for the Red Wings is their scoring depth. One NHL writer believes general manager Steve Yzerman could address this issue through a deal with a common trade partner, the St. Louis Blues.
The Blues have a decision to make on forward Jordan Kyrou. Kyrou has become a dynamic offensive presence for St. Louis. He leads all Blues skaters with 104 goals over the last three seasons, according to Evolving Hockey. His 36 Goals Above Replacement and 6.0 Wins Above Replacement are also the best among St. Louis skaters in that span.
However, he is due to receive no-trade protections in his contract beginning on July 1. In 2026, the team is getting a new general manager, with former player Alex Steen stepping into the role. And Kyrou’s trade value may be at an all-time high.All of these factors make a trade a small possibility. If it happens, the Red Wings make sense as a landing spot, according to Bleacher Report’s Adam Getz.
“While general manager Steve Yzerman seems hesitant to spend potential long-term assets for short-term solutions, Kyrou could be somebody who becomes a part of their core,” Getz wrote of the potential fit.With the No. 13 overall pick and a deep farm system, the Red Wings could put together an enticing trade offer that might get the Blues’ attention and convince them to trade Kyrou before his no-trade protections kick in.
