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A new report listed three players in the Detroit Red Wings organization who are at risk of being traded by Steve Yzerman.

With a quarter of the season done, it appears evident that while the Red Wings are better than last year, but some pieces are still missing to make the team a true contender for the Stanley Cup, a trade with the Canucks that we discussed recently could really turn Detroit into a contender.

In the coming years, many prospects will join the team to help them win, but it appears evident that Steve Yzerman must complete trades in the meantime.

According to a new report, three players appear to be the obvious candidates to be traded.

Three Red Wings Players Are At Risk Of Being Traded Out Of Detroit Soon

With the Wings needing top-six talent and blue-line depth, three players could be on their way out of Detroit as Yzerman is expected to complete trades:

The Wings’ 9th overall pick in 2017 has struggled to find rhythm in his six seasons in Detroit. This year, the 26-year-old, six-foot-six center has scored five points, including two goals, in 19 games. He’s currently on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.

Paired with another player, a prospect, or a pick, the player could bring an interesting return to Detroit due to his potential and his size.

The 35-year-old veteran brings depth to the blue line, but when Simon Edvinsson returns from his illness, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him out of the lineup.

His one-year, $1M contract makes him an easy player to move.

Copp has been involved in a lot of trade rumors in the past months. The player has another season after this one on his five-year, $5,625,000 AAV contract, meaning if he doesn’t get traded this season, he could end up leaving the Wings next offseason or during the next season.

Fans are eager to see what Yzerman does next. Stay tuned for all the updates.

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