Detroit Red Wings Set to Part Ways With Goaltender At NHL Trade Deadline
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ESPN's Ryan S. Clark Kristen Shilton recently addressed the Red Wings' trade deadline scenario, and there is several players reportedly on their way out of Detroit, that Steve Yzerman himself is listening to offers on.
One of those several assets may come as a surprise to some.
The Detroit Red Wings, as noted by ESPN, are making their way into the playoff picture this season.
"Detroit has pushed its way into the playoff picture this season, and GM Steve Yzerman would be well-served in helping the team stay there by making a few key additions at the deadline -- namely, another center and a defenseman."
With their current cap space available, $7.84 million, it is drastically more than most teams in a playoff scenario, Yzerman surely has some playing room.
ESPN listed several players available for the Red Wings, and a goaltender has landed on their trade block.
32-year old Alex Lyon will reportedly be moved by the NHL's March 7 trade deadline. Lyon, a unrestricted free agent after this season, carries a cap hit of $900,000 and will hit the free agent market this summer.
Yzerman plans to take advantage of an asset that is set to be lost this off-season, and attempt to retrieve some kind of return.
Lyon has posted a 11-6 record this season alongside a 2.74GAA, where veteran goaltender Cam Talbot is 16-11, carrying a 2.88GAA.
Despite Lyon showcasing better numbers, it's clear who Todd McLellan believes their number one goaltender is, and that's 30-year old Cam Talbot.
Lyon is not the only asset on the chopping block, according to ESPN, several other notable names are on the market for Detroit.
| POLL | ||
FEVRIER 24 | 324 ANSWERS Detroit Red Wings Set to Part Ways With Goaltender At NHL Trade Deadline Are the Red Wings making the right move getting rid of this goaltender? | ||
| Yes | 286 | 88.3 % |
| No, get rid of Talbot! | 38 | 11.7 % |
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