The Detroit Red Wings experienced an exodus of talent this past offseason. After losing David Perron, Daniel Sprong and Shayne Gostisbehere, general manager Steve Yzerman was forced to find a way to offset the loss of that secondary scoring.

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.

Vladimir Tarasenko put up 14 points in 19 games last season after the Florida Panthers acquired him before last season’s trade deadline. The Russian forward added five more goals in the post season when the Panthers won the Stanley Cup.

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.

The Detroit Red Wings lost some key pieces in NHL Free Agency, especially offensively. David Perron and Shayne Gostisbehere signed elsewhere once the market opened on July 1. And to replace the goals lost,

Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Detroit may be looking to move struggling winger Vladimir Tarasenko ahead of the trade deadline

Vladimir Tarasenko’s time with the Detroit Red Wings may be short-lived, as trade chatter surrounding the veteran winger is starting to pick up ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.

The Detroit Red Wings could be exploring trade options for veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko ahead of the March 7 trade deadline. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, speaking on Hockey Night in Canada’s "Saturday Headlines" segment,

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

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.