Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman strengthened the team's league-worst defense with Saturday's trade for New York Rangers veteran defenseman Marc Staal and a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL draft in exchange for future considerations.
The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Staal helped lead the Rangers to three conference finals during his 13-year career, including an appearance in the 2014 Stanley Cup final against the champion L.A. Kings.
Yzerman also has a league-best six second-round picks in the next two drafts as he continues to rebuild the team with short-term moves to cut down on the team's 3.