With the 2024 Stanley Cup Final winding down, the NHL hot stove is heating up – and the Detroit Red Wings are right in the thick of it. Next up is the 2024 NHL Draft, which is quickly approaching. And with that, we should see more and more trades taking place in advance of the free agent market opening July 1.
In the meantime, get caught up on the latest Red Wings news and rumors, including updates on trade targets, draft scenarios, and free agency. The Red Wings & Martin Necas On DailyFaceoff’s Offseason Trade Board , Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas is listed second. The Czechia-native is ranked third on my Red Wings Offseason Trade Board for top-six forwards and fourth among all offseason needs.
Of note, “Calgary, Vancouver, Boston, Chicago, Detroit and Nashville are also believed to be among the teams that have closely followed the action.” No doubt, Necas aligns with an organizational need. His offense and play-driving would be a welcomed addition to Detroit’s top six.
He can also play center, and would give the Red Wings a viable option down the middle should Dylan Larkin or J.T. Compher miss time.
The Hurricanes are reportedly looking for “ star power ” in return – potentially a good, old-fashioned hockey trade. The Red Wings don’t really have a player who fits that description who they also want to move. Though the chances of this happening are slim, a three-team trade could land the Red Wings Necas.
For example, Detroit could deal a package .
