Detroit Red Wings Trade Rumors: 2 forwards potentially on way out

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Red Wings are once again making headlines. There are rumors swirling around potential moves involving forwards Jakub Vrana and Filip Zadina. The team has already made several moves, including trading away Tyler Bertuzzi and Filip Hronek.

The Red Wings are actively shopping Vrana and have discussed the possibility of trading Zadina as well. Vrana, who was acquired by Detroit in a trade deadline deal last April, has struggled to find his footing with the team this season.

He was placed on waivers earlier this season and has only played in three games since being called back up. With just one goal and one assist on the season, it's clear that Vrana is not producing at the level the Red Wings had hoped for.

Zadina, on the other hand, has shown flashes of his potential but has been unable to consistently crack the lineup. The 2018 sixth overall pick has played in just 19 games this season, tallying two goals and two assists. While he has shown promise, the emergence of other young players on the Red Wings roster has made it difficult for Zadina to secure a spot in the lineup.

Despite the potential for both players to develop into top-six forwards, it appears that the Detroit Red Wings are looking to retool their team and make a push for the playoffs this season. With several other teams in the Eastern Conference making significant additions to their roster, it's unlikely that the Red Wings will make a deep postseason run.

It remains to be seen what kind of return the Red Wings will be looking for in exchange for Vrana and Zadina. However, with the NHL trade deadline quickly approaching, it's clear that Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings are not afraid to make bold moves to shape the future of the franchise.

Detroit Red Wings' 2022-23 season overview

The Detroit Red Wings are currently seventh in the Atlantic Division with 64 points. Offensively, the team has been fairly average. They've scored 180 goals through 59 games. While Dylan Larkin and Dominik Kubalik have scored a combined 39 goals, the rest of the team has struggled to make a significant impact.

Despite having seven players who have scored at least 10 goals, the Red Wings have faced challenges putting the puck in the net. Additionally, their defense has not performed up to par. They've allowed 3.22 goals per game this season. The team is currently on a two-game losing streak and is in a difficult position in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Detroit Red Wings will play their second consecutive game against the Seattle Kraken on Friday, March 3.