Granted, the chances the Detroit Red Wings could add Pietrangelo to their arsenal are very slim. For starters, Pietrangelo has a no-trade clause for this year and next–the final two years of his 7-year contract. It is unlikely he would waive the clause to go to a team with just five more points in the standings than his current team. By all accounts, he doesn’t necessarily want to leave St. Louis either. The speculation is fun, nevertheless.
First, why would the Red Wings be interested in him? Even as a young player, the 28-year-old has already shown leadership being captain of the Blues since the 2016 campaign.