2 Detroit Red Wings Emerge as Potential Trade Candidates

The Detroit Red Wings are expected to make changes this offseason — and two familiar names could be on the move.

According to Max Bultman of The Athletic, forwards J.T. Compher and Michael Rasmussen have emerged as potential trade candidates as Detroit looks to reshape its roster after missing the playoffs for the 10th straight season.

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Compher’s role fading

Compher, 31, is entering the fourth year of a five-year deal signed in 2023. After a strong first season in Detroit — posting 19 goals and 48 points in 77 games — his production has dipped significantly.

Over his last two seasons, Compher has totaled:

• 22 goals
• 60 points in 158 games
• -20 rating

While he continues to take on defensive responsibilities and win faceoffs at a respectable rate, he hasn’t consistently produced enough offense to justify a top-six role.

Rasmussen still searching for consistency

Rasmussen’s development has followed a similar path.

The former first-round pick showed promise during the 2023-24 season with 13 goals and 33 points, but has struggled to build on that performance.

Over the past two years, Rasmussen has recorded:

• 17 goals
• 35 points in 141 games

At 6-foot-6, Rasmussen brings size, but has yet to become the consistent power forward Detroit envisioned. Without steady scoring or elite defensive impact, his role has remained limited to the bottom six.