Detroit Crimson Wings ‘exploring the market’ for 33-year-old winger as contract nears finish

The Detroit Crimson Wings may be transferring on from Vladimir Tarasenko after only one season with the workforce. He is set to enter the ultimate 12 months of his two-year contract, which makes him an expiring contract that contending groups sometimes love including for one-year runs.

The Crimson Wings fired their coach in 2024-25 and missed the playoffs, so that they’re looking forward to the longer term. They do not consider that future entails the 33-year-old winger, so that they’re seeking to get one thing that will probably be helpful past his service.

NHL insider David Pagnotta reported:

“One other title to maintain tabs on this month: Vladimir Tarasenko, who’s going into the ultimate 12 months of his contract. His title is on the market once more and the Detroit Crimson Wings are exploring the market.”

Tarasenko has been on 5 groups since an All-Star season in 2022-2023. Even final 12 months, for the Crimson Wings, he put up 33 factors and was a strong participant for the workforce.

Tarasenko figures to have just a few suitors, particularly groups on the lookout for short-term boosts to their scoring. He’s not in his prime anymore, and he isn’t scoring 60+ factors like he did in his prime, however he nonetheless has some worth to groups on the lookout for a short-term, comparatively low cost rental.

Detroit Crimson Wings linked to star free agent in newest odds

Might Mitch Marner be headed to the Detroit Crimson Wings? It is doable. The precise wing is ready to hit the market after a 102-point season (27 objectives, 75 assists) and a deep playoff run.

The chances just lately dropped for his subsequent workforce if he does go away the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Wings are +3500 (Yahoo! Sports activities). They characterize a workforce in want of scoring and high-end expertise that has the cash to spend. They’re additionally seeking to enhance their roster since they missed the playoffs final season by a reasonably slim margin.

Detroit does have about $21.3 million in projected cap house, however it has to make a number of signings earlier than doing a lot else. Then, it could possibly presumably flip its focus to the extremely sought-after Marner, who might be taking a look at a $14 million cap hit.