The notion that the Detroit Red Wings would be well-served by pursuing a trade for Pittsburgh defenseman Erik Karlsson isn\u2019t going away,<\/p>\n
The Hockey Writers website is the latest media outlet to push the Karlsson-to-Detroit<\/a>\u00a0idea. It\u2019s easy to endorse that\u00a0 because the Red Wings want to add another veteran defenseman and they have more than $12 million in cap space remaining. Karlsson has two seasons left on a contract paying him $10 million. Detroit fans seem to be lining up behind the idea that the Red Wings could rid themselves of J.T. Compher\u2019s $5.1 million cap hit in the deal. (He has a 10-team no-trade clause).<\/p>\n Hockey Writers\u2019 Nicholas Giannone likes the trade for Detroit because he sees Karlsson as a missing piece. He sees the aging defender as the right-handed power play quarterback they really need.<\/p>\n The only problem with that thinking is Detroit already a productive power play, finishing fourth in the NHL last season with a 27% effectiveness. It\u2019s run by right-shot defenseman Moritz Seider. While he is not as dynamic as Karlsson, he actually boasted a more productive power play season. Seider had four goals and 18 assists for 22 power play points. Karlsson, also a right shot, boasted 15 points. Karlsson also is a right-shot point man.<\/p>\n He\u2019s also 35, and his recent playing level hasn\u2019t been as impressive as it was in his prime years. Taking on Karlsson\u2019s contract, especially with youngsters waiting their turn, is not a simple decision.<\/p>\n Red Wings In Case You Missed It<\/p>\n Jakub Vrana<\/a> close to signing to play in the Swedish Hockey League.<\/p>\n Red Wings back to full-strength<\/a> in its scouting department.<\/p>\n Detroit prospect Eddie Genborg<\/a> looks sharp in Summer Showcase.<\/p>\n Red Wings Extra<\/p>\n Just in case you are still unclear about Detroit\u2019s 2025 first round pick Carter Bear\u2019s abilities, Elite Prospects has a easy-to-understand ranking of his strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n Carter Bear is the newest member of the Detroit Red Wings! \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/GCxy2Zzkmg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Elite Prospects (@eliteprospects) June 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Hockey Now Network<\/p>\n Boston: Although there wasn\u2019t much doubt, Bruins draft pick James Hagens will be attending Boston College and not turning pro before the season.\u00a0 Boston Bruins.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Philadelphia: Swedish prospect Jack Berglund turned the Summer Showcase into his breakout party. He put up three goals and three assists for the Swedes. Philadelphia Flyers.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski offers the five most under-appreciated Penguins in the Sidney Crosby era. Pittsburgh Penguins.\u00a0<\/a><\/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\n