The battle to land a wild-card playoff berth is fierce this season, but if only one of the Red Wings or Rangers can make it, Adam Proteau thinks one is in much better shape right now.

The Detroit Red Wings signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract in NHL Free Agency over the summer. Tarasenko brought legitimate expectations with him to Detroit. He came off a Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers — the second Stanley Cup ring of his career.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have plenty of pressure on them this season to find success, after losing yet another first-round series to the Boston Bruins in the playoffs last season.

Although the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are in very different circumstances, they could have similar needs before the NHL trade deadline.

Todd McLellan has coached the Detroit Red Wings for six weeks, and sees progress — and the need for much more as playoff chase heightens.

A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings acquiring Trevor Zegras in a three-player blockbuster with the Anaheim Ducks. The post Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Acquiring $17 Million Star in 3-Player Blockbuster appeared first on Heavy Sports.