The Detroit Red Wings got out to a slow start this season and one trade pitch has them adding some size and scoring to their roster.
Red Wings acquire:Lawson Crouse Utah acquires:Andrew Copp ($1.3 million retained)2026 third-round pick
The proposed deal would be intriguing as Utah and Detroit would swap gritty forwards while the Hockey Club also gets a draft pick.
Crouse is in the third year of his five-year $21.5 million deal with Utah. The forward is 6’4″ and was selected 11th overall in the 2015 NHL draft. Crouse could be a middle-six forward for the Red Wings and add physicality and some offense. This season, he’s skated in 27 games recording 4 goals and 1 assist for 5 points.
In return, the Red Wings would give up a third-round pick and Copp. The forward is in the third year of his five-year $28.13 million deal. Copp would be a good replacement for Crouse as they play a similar game. This season, Copp has skated in 27 games recording 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points.