The Detroit Red Wings never really had a chance to talk to the top NHL free agents. Those who didn\u2019t re-sign with their previous teams had already decided where they wanted to go. It wasn\u2019t Detroit.<\/p>\n
But maybe the trade market is a different story.<\/p>\n
Sportsnet.ca\u2019s Ryan Dixon recently wrote a speculative piece about seven possible destinations for Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson.<\/a> Lo and Behold, the Red Wings are on that list.<\/p>\n The reason the Red Wings are on that list is the Stars, if they trade Robertson, and that is not a given, they will be looking for prospects and draft pick. GM Steve Yzerman has those to give. He is willing to move picks in the right deal. Robertson\u2019s scoring history makes this the right deal. d<\/p>\n Red Wings In Case You Missed It<\/p>\n Paywall piece: Red Wings appreciated Max Plante<\/a>\u2018s production and hard work in a challenging freshman season at college. To read this piece, subscribe here<\/a>:<\/p>\n William Lagesson<\/a> could end up with the same role that he played last season for the Red Wings.<\/p>\n Trey Augustine<\/a>\u2018s chances of earning a national title improved this week when Flyers prospect Porter Martone decided to play at Michigan State.<\/p>\n Red Wings Extra<\/p>\n Detroit prospects Max Plante (Minnesota-Duluth) and John Whipple (University of Minnesota) are on USA\u2019s roster for the World Junior Summer Showcase. The tournament, featuring USA, Canada, Sweden and Finland, begins Sunday with USA\u2019s White Team playing Finland at Ridder Arena on Minnesota\u2019s campus.\u00a0 Plante (47th, 2024), a forward, played for Team USA at last year\u2019s World Junior Championship. Whipple (144th, 2024), is a stay-at-home defenseman at Minnesota.<\/p>\n From Friday night @GopherHockey<\/a> John Whipple. pic.twitter.com\/xiBtQKq4vh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tim Owen (@quasarcoach) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n Hockey Now Network<\/p>\n Chicago: Blackhawks\u2019 first-round pick Anton Frondell has pulled out of the Summer Showcase to concentrate on his preparation for the Swedish Hockey League season. He will still play for Sweden at the World Junior Championships. Chicago Blackhawks.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Florida: Matthew Tkachuk spent a memorable weekend with the Stanley Cup. Florida Panthers.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Philadelphia: Flyers young star has made it clear he\u2019s not a big fan of dump-and-chase hockey. Philadelphia Flyers.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski explains why the Penguins can\u2019t eat too many salaries when it comes to making trades this summer. Pittsburgh Penguins.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n San Jose: Sheng Peng offers a paywall story on where Jeff Skinner fits in the Sharks\u2019 line. If you subscribe to DHN+<\/a>, then you can read paywall stories at every other Hockey Now website.\u00a0 San Jose Sharks.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t