How do you improve the Wings?

[SantosHalper]

WHL trade deadline has already passed, so he'll be joining GR and get a few games in probably around playoff time

Already? Ain't there like 30 games left of the regular season?

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Already? Ain't there like 30 games left of the regular season?

Ya it's usually around the 10th of January each year, this year it was the 9th. Gives teams a few days after the WJC to make any necessary moves involving players that may have played there

 

[stillwater]

Get Pat Maroon to round out that 4th line. Always loved Maroon. Big, tough, can handle himself and take care of others when they're running at Larking and Raymond.

Chicago's going nowhere. Waive Fischer, trade for Maroon. Raz and Elmer become instantly tougher with Maroon on their line. And, Maroon can actually play.

Elmer - Raz - Maroon

That's a 4th line right there.

 

[14ari13]

Not sure where else to put it, , but Bultman hada nice quote from Todd on Aljo last night saying he's been the biggest positive surprise for him on the entire roster.




Obviously nice when the coaches comments match our eye test!

He and Edvidsson have great chemistry and therefore he looks much better. But Petry looked better with Edvidsson too.
Seider and Chiarot don't have the chemistry, but it is not bad as it was before. In addition they are both physical and that makes up a lot for chemistry.

 

[HisNoodliness]

He and Edvidsson have great chemistry and therefore he looks much better. But Petry looked better with Edvidsson too.
Seider and Chiarot don't have the chemistry, but it is not bad as it was before. In addition they are both physical and that makes up a lot for chemistry.

Chiarot had five good games under McLellan and has turned into garbage again. Seider is playing some of the best hockey I've ever seen and their pairing is still just okay because Chiarot belongs in a Siberian gulag. I'm back in the "we desperately need a LD like Jake Walman" camp.

 

[LongTimeDRWF]

Which Red Wings Are Expendable? - The Hockey Writers Red Wings Management Latest News, Analysis & More

As general manager Steve Yzerman considers trade proposals, which Detroit Red Wings players and prospects should be considered expendable?

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A write up by Tony reflecting that now the wings cupboard is filling up, it may time to make some trades, I think it is a tad early, but if the right deal comes along, I think SY will pounce on it.

I don't think he will make any major moves at TDL to improve the odds of playoffs this year, but interesting to see the writers taking note.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Which Red Wings Are Expendable? - The Hockey Writers Red Wings Management Latest News, Analysis & More

As general manager Steve Yzerman considers trade proposals, which Detroit Red Wings players and prospects should be considered expendable?

thehockeywriters.com

A write up by Tony reflecting that now the wings cupboard is filling up, it may time to make some trades, I think it is a tad early, but if the right deal comes along, I think SY will pounce on it.

I don't think he will make any major moves at TDL to improve the odds of playoffs this year, but interesting to see the writers taking note.

I think it’s best to start now. Show the room were serious.

Wallinder is the most valuable expendable prospect. Berggren, Veleno and Ras have some value as more than just throw ins. (Though they might make for an OK 4th line)

Roster pieces that can go for nothing: Copp, Holl, Compher (lower priority but he’s been bad), Chiarot, Petry, Gus, Fischer, Motte, Husso, Tank.

This team needs to get rid of at least half of them. There are maybe 3 internal replacements (Mazur, Danielson, Cossa) for these guys. Maybe 4 depending on Buium’s camp next year. I think ASP and Buch get another year in the minors.

The piss poor FA class this season so we need to give to get, otherwise 2026 will be another year picking 6 to 10.
This is not a great draft past 10-12, and the 2nd round is thinner than Bench’s hairline. I’m fine with moving picks for actual roster players that can be of use. A 13th overall pick in 2025 probably has the same quality as the 25th overall pick in 2023. But it WOULD get a top 4 defenseman. That 2nd round pick could also get some improved scoring depth for the. 3rd line.

 

[iago]

I think it’s best to start now. Show the room were serious.

Wallinder is the most valuable expendable prospect. Berggren, Veleno and Ras have some value as more than just throw ins. (Though they might make for an OK 4th line)

Roster pieces that can go for nothing: Copp, Holl, Compher (lower priority but he’s been bad), Chiarot, Petry, Gus, Fischer, Motte, Husso, Tank.

This team needs to get rid of at least half of them. There are maybe 3 internal replacements (Mazur, Danielson, Cossa) for these guys. Maybe 4 depending on Buium’s camp next year. I think ASP and Buch get another year in the minors.

The piss poor FA class this season so we need to give to get, otherwise 2026 will be another year picking 6 to 10.
This is not a great draft past 10-12, and the 2nd round is thinner than Bench’s hairline. I’m fine with moving picks for actual roster players that can be of use. A 13th overall pick in 2025 probably has the same quality as the 25th overall pick in 2023. But it WOULD get a top 4 defenseman. That 2nd round pick could also get some improved scoring depth for the. 3rd line.

I was scanning the Wings stats yesterday, and saw that we have only 3 players whose +/- are in the black. Those are Edvinsson, who is a team leading +8, and Copp and Compher, who are both +2. DeBrincat is the worst on the team at -14. Of the guys you want to get rid of for nothing, Copp, Compher, Chiarot, or Tank might bring something back - thr rest are either untradable or giveaways.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

I was scanning the Wings stats yesterday, and saw that we have only 3 players whose +/- are in the black. Those are Edvinsson, who is a team leading +8, and Copp and Compher, who are both +2. DeBrincat is the worst on the team at -14. Of the guys you want to get rid of for nothing, Copp, Compher, Chiarot, or Tank might bring something back - thr rest are either untradable or giveaways.

+/- is an overrated stat. It's a team stat. No one would ever say Copp or Compher have value anywhere near Debrincat.

 

[LongTimeDRWF]

+/- is an overrated stat. It's a team stat. No one would ever say Copp or Compher have value anywhere near Debrincat.

Plus if you do the post Boxing day numbers, Burgers is 6 points (1PP) and +3, the evaluation period is still ongoing by the coaching staff. I hate the +/- stat myself, half of the number is often timing luck due to line changes.