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The Daily: Detroit’s Priority Should be a Center; Griffins Start Playoff Saturday
TL;DR
Detroit's top priority should be acquiring a center, while the Griffins prepare for their playoff game on Saturday.
Key points
- Detroit's priority is to acquire a center.
- The Griffins begin playoff action on Saturday.
- Eliminated NHL teams can still make trades during playoffs.
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There’s no rule preventing eliminated teams from making trades while the NHL playoffs are ongoing, but those deals don’t happen often.
In 2024, the New Jersey Devils acquired goalie Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames for a first round pick and defenseman Kevin Bahl between Games 5 and 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers,
But GMs prefer to wait until the playoffs are over to move players because they have more bidders. More bidders usually result in a better return. That’s why the Red Wings probably won’t do much until we are closer to the June 26-27 draft in Buffalo.
This year’s July 1 free agent marketplace is short of high impact performers, although the Red Wings are interested in a few players with some scoring on their resumes. But based on what GM Steve Yzerman, the Red Wings could be aggressive in the trade market, perhaps making a deal or two similar to the Justin Faulk deal.
Q&A
What position should Detroit focus on acquiring?
Detroit should prioritize acquiring a center.
When do the Griffins start their playoff games?
The Griffins start their playoff games on Saturday.
Can eliminated NHL teams make trades during the playoffs?
Yes, eliminated NHL teams can make trades while the playoffs are ongoing, though it is uncommon.