Many fans say that the Detroit Red Wings need to add a star-type player. Many, including myself, feel that said star player should be a forward, but there is also a significant need for a right-handed defenseman. Erik Karlsson is a star player and produces offense like a star forward, so he does check a couple of the boxes.
Recently, Shayna Goldman and Harman Dayal of The Athletic (subscription) named the Detroit Red Wings a possible trade destination for star defenseman Erik Karlsson. The pair admit Detroit is not a contender but a team on the rise, and while adding a defenseman in free agency is a logical route, the talent level of said player won’t be nearly as impactful as trading for Karlsson.