Abel to Yzerman · Jan 8, 2022
What Detroit Needs Next Season
from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now,
Leddy will be an unrestricted free agency. If the team is going to miss the plays, then it’s better to get something in return for his services. Even is they want to resign him, they could still do it in the offseason. They could move Thomas Greiss, Vladislav Namestnikov or Marc Staal. However, no one in that trio will fetch a strong return.
But what happens after the Red Wings trade Nick Leddy and others? Here’s a first look at what the Red Wings will need after this season is completed:
1. Simon Edvinsson to be Ready in 2022-23