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Could the Detroit Red Wings acquire Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke with this trade proposal?<\/p>\n
The Detroit Red Wings<\/a> have had a pretty busy summer. It is understandable, as they extended their playoff drought to nine years in 2024-25.<\/p>\n The Red Wings addressed their goaltending this offseason, acquiring John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks<\/a>. They also signed forwards James van Riemsdyk and Mason Appleton. Then on defense, they brought in Travis Hamonic and Jacob Bernard-Docker.<\/p>\n While the Red Wings have made multiple moves this summer, they should not be done yet. It is clear that they desperately need a top-four, right-shot defenseman. The Los Angeles Kings<\/a> offer a fascinating option in young blueliner Brandt Clarke.<\/p>\n Because of this, Heavy Sports<\/a> has a trade proposal that would send Clarke to the Red Wings in a major move.<\/p>\n Red Wings Get:<\/p>\n Kings Get:<\/p>\n 2026 First-Round Pick (Top 10 Protected) Clarke is no stranger to being in the rumor mill. The right-shot defenseman was the subject of trade speculation leading up to the 2025 NHL trade deadline, but ended up staying put. However, questions about his future in Los Angeles have started back up during this offseason.<\/p>\n Due to the rumors surrounding Clarke, Lyle Richardson has the Kings defenseman at the No. 5 spot on his latest NHL Trade Board for Bleacher Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, there\u2019s speculation that the Kings may have considered trading Brandt this summer,\u201d Richardson wrote. \u201cDuring his Aug. 19 appearance on the DFO Rundown<\/a>, Michael Russo of The Athletic said there were points during the offseason when the Kings weighed that possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n Richardson then added:<\/p>\n \u201cRusso said that Kings\u2019 general manager Ken Holland wants to watch Clarke\u2019s performance this season before making a decision. That could make him a player of interest in this season\u2019s rumor mill, especially if the Kings struggle in the Western Conference playoff race.\u201d<\/p>\n With this, Clarke is certainly a player worth keeping an eye on once the season gets here. If the Kings end up making him available, the Red Wings would be incredibly wise to target him.<\/p>\n Clarke Would Give Red Wings\u2019 Blueline Nice Boost<\/p>\n When looking at the Red Wings\u2019 current blueline<\/a>, there is no question that Clarke would improve it. Given his skill and high upside, he could give the Red Wings a real answer for the right side of their second pairing. With Moritz Seider and Clarke both being young, they could be a long-term one-two punch for Detroit\u2019s right side if the Red Wings acquired the LA defender.<\/p>\n Furthermore, with Clarke being an offensive defenseman, he would also give the Red Wings another player to work with on their power play. With this, there could be a strong fit here between Clarke and the Red Wings.<\/p>\n Why Red Wings Could Land Clarke With This Trade Offer<\/p>\n If the Kings end up shopping Clarke this season, they will expect a significant return for him. Clarke is a former eighth-overall pick and only 22 years old, after all, so his trade value is high. The Red Wings offering their 2026 first-round pick, 2028 fourth-round pick, and Shai Buium could be enough to get the deal done.<\/p>\n With this trade package, the Kings would have the potential to land a new promising prospect with Detroit\u2019s first-round pick. They would also land an interesting prospect in Buium, who has the potential to become a solid NHL defenseman. As for the fourth-round pick, that could work as a nice sweetener to get this deal done.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMichael DeRosa<\/a> Michael covers the NHL for Heavy.com. He has professionally covered the NHL since 2017 and has written for other publications like The Hockey News, BetMGM, Athlon Sports, and The Hockey Writers. More about Michael DeRosa<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Red Wings\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Could the Detroit Red Wings acquire Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke with this trade proposal? 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\n2028 Fourth-Round Pick
\nShai Buium
\nBrandt Clarke Is a Prime Trade Candidate<\/p>\n