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1 trade every NHL team should make

By Dave Stevenson

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings desperately need a rebuild. However, they can start it by trading their greatest asset who will be a free agent after this season: forward Thomas Vanek. Vanek is doing a lot to help his value with five goals and 12 assists for 17 points in his first 22 games. It remains to be seen precisely who would be a great fit for him, but multiple teams should be interested.

Vanek is a very skilled forward who, despite his declining speed, can still do a lot of impressive things with the puck. This makes him a fit on a variety of teams. However, it’s safe to say only contenders will be interested in him. Maybe the Chicago Blackhawks could make sense. They’ll be looking for a relatively cheap upgrade and Vanek certainly fits that description.

Of course, there are more players who they should trade. Jimmy Howard is one, though his contract is going to be difficult to move. Danny DeKeyser would help as well, but once again, he has a terrible contract. It’s sort of a recurring theme in Detroit. General manager Ken Holland paid a hefty price to keep the Red Wings playoff streak going. And now they’re paying for it.

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