The Detroit Red Wings are locked into a competitive wild card race in the Eastern Conference and don’t want to see a competitor land impact defenseman Noah Hanifin before Friday’s trade deadline.

Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported that may happen because Hanifin, who has a modified no-trade clause, has told the Calgary Flames he would like to end up with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Lightning and Red Wings currently hold the two Eastern wild card spots with four teams chasing them. They both have 72 points, although Detroit has two games in hand. Because of Mikhail Sergachev’s injury, the Lightning desperately need another proven defenseman.

The Flames could also have an impact on the Eastern race if they trade goalie Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Devils are now willing to take Markstrom’s full salary in the deal. That had been a sticking point in previous negotiations.

New Jersey Hockey Now’s story says acquiring Markstrom is general manager Tom Fitzgerald’s No. 1 priority.  The Devils are eight points behind Detroit.

"In Tampa, there definitely is a feeling that that is Noah Hanifin's preferred destination." – @FriedgeHNIC

The Lightning could be interested in Noah Hanifin, but a lack of assets remains an issue.@TonyLuftman | @EJHradek_NHL | #GoBolts | #NHLTonight pic.twitter.com/wt7dXbCDjj

— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) March 2, 2024

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

• Bob Duff handicaps the Red Wings’ chances in the Eastern Conference wild card race.
• The Florida Panthers schooled Detroit players on the difference between a contender and a playoff team.
• Here’s a look inside the Grand Rapids Griffins 18-game points streak,
• Paywall story: The grandson of former NHL player Larry Keenan is one of Detroit’s prospects. He’s playing for Penticton in the British Columbia Hockey League.

Red Wings Next Game

The Red Wings are off today and then have two days of practice before starting a four-game road trip with a game Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs lost 5-1 Saturday night to the Nashville Predators. But they are 4-2-1 in their last seven. The Detroit road trip also includes games against Arizona, Vegas and Buffalo.

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Montreal: MHN looks at whether it makes any sense for the Montreal Canadiens to move Mike Matheson.

Nashville: Friedman is also reporting the Nashville Predators are close to finalizing a contract extension with Tommy Novak. That’s going to be a disappointment for several teams because he was a popular trade target. The Predators have won seven in a row.

Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski wrote that the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ dressing room was eerily silent after they blew a 3-1 third period lead in losing to the Calgary Flames. Reality is settling in for the Penguins.

San Jose: How do the San Jose Sharks match up with Western Conference teams as trading partners? Sheng Peng has the answer.

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Just how important has team chemistry been to the Detroit Red Wings recent success?

That’s a question that Detroit general manager Steve Yzerman has to wrestle with as he plans his actions for the March 8 NHL trade deadline. History tells us Yzerman wants to make a move. He has shown himself to be an aggressive, decisive manager, someone who isn’t timid about changing personnel.

But this year is different because this team seems to have a bond that has helped them win games with late rallies and push for a playoff spot that was well out of their reach a year ago.

The post Red Wings Chemistry May Get In the Way of Trades (+) appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

The Arizona Coyotes are now among the teams interested in acquiring Noah Hanifin from the Calgary Flames.  Trevor Neufeld has a roundup of what’s going on with Hanifin. The Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks are also interested.

James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now is also reporting that the Devils are aggressively pursuing a defenseman. Hanifin could be on general manager Tom Fitzgerald’s list.

San Jose Hockey Now also reports several teams are interested in Mario Ferraro. Meanwhile, Montreal Hockey Now reports teams are  heavily scouting the Canadiens.  Teams like Montreal’s defensemen. The Tyson Barrie saga continues. He has permission to talk to other teams about acquiring him from the Predators. Elliotte Friedman reports the Philadelphia Flyers are not eager to move Rasmus Ristolainen. There’s plenty of buzz in the trade market.

None of that buzz is in Detroit. The Red Wings made their big move by signing Patrick Kane who will make his Red Wings debut tonight. “We’ll be smart in how we use him,” Detroit coach Derek Lalonde said. “I don’t know if he’s ready for a regular shift. I think we’ll monitor it.

IT'S SHOWTIME!

Coach Lalonde confirms Patrick Kane will make his #RedWings debut tomorrow.

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— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 6, 2023

Red Wings In Case You Missed it

• Red Wings draft pick Kirill Tyutyayev, now playing with the Toledo Walleye, got himself in trouble by shooting a chicken nugget into the stands after a fan threw it on the ice.
• Detroit prospect Trey Augustine is one Team USA’s preliminary roster for the World Junior Championships. Augustine is playing well for Michigan State this season.
• The Red Wings power play is back in the groove after a few weeks of struggles.

Red Wings Next Game

Tonight, the Detroit Red Wings (14-7-3) are home to play the San Jose Sharks (7-17-2). Coach David Quinn’s Sharks are in 31st place in the NHL, but they have won four of their last six games. They are 2-1 on this road trip and have scored 16 goals in those three games.

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Montreal: Marco D’Amico writes about which Montreal Canadiens defenseman could be trade targets.

New Jersey: The New Jersey Devils reportedly are poking around several different trade scenarios for a defenseman. James Nichols rounds up the possibilities.

Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Flyers are not eager to trade Rasmus Ristolainen. PHN has the story.

Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski takes you into the dressing room to show how lost the Pittsburgh Penguins are currently. Coach Mike Sullivan said confidence is one of the issues.

San Jose:  San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro is a trade target.

Vegas: Chris Gawlik makes a point in his story on the Vegas Golden Knights‘ 6-3 triumph against the St. Louis Blues that Jack Eichel is carrying his team.

The post The Daily: Hanifin, Barrie, Ferraro Trade Talk; Kane Debuts Tonight appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

The Boston Bruins, looking for defensive help, are at the front of the line when it comes to interest in Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin. He is a Boston native and played at Boston College.

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported the Flames and Hanifin were close on a deal that would pay him an average of $7.5 million over eight years. But Hanifin decided to halt contract talks after the Flames pulled their offer. It’s still possible the Flames could sign Hanifin for the eight years and trade him.

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been dissatisfied with the team’s defensive play of late.

The Flames are open for business. They have already moved defenseman Nikita Zadorov, and they also could move forward Elias Lindholm and defenseman Chris Tanev. Each of those players can be a UFA this summer.

Noah Hanifin gives Calgary the lead! pic.twitter.com/JTfm3fw5fa

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 1, 2023

Red Wings in Case You Missed It

• Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and wife Kenzy suffer tragic loss.
• Prospect defenseman Simon Edvinsson’s hot streak continued Friday night with a two-goal performance in a win against the Milwaukee Admirals. Sebastian Cossa stopped 35 shots in the 4-1 victory.
• J.T. Compher said Robby Fabbri‘s goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks was the best he’s ever seen.
•  Paywall story: Here’s a look at several reasons why the the Red Wings are an improved team this season.

Red Wings Next Game

The Red Wings are in Montreal tonight to play the Canadiens. The Red Wings are 4-1-0 since returning from Sweden, outscoring their opponents by a 20-7 margin. Dylan Larkin is expected to play. He missed the last two games because he and his wife, Kenzy, lost an unborn baby. It was due in April.

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Calgary: Trevor Neufield writes that “Heart attack hockey is back” with the Calgary Flames. He explains what happened in November.

Chicago: CHN’s Nate Brown has 21 Chicago Blackhawks questions after their first 21 games. You can bet there are some about Connor Bedard who was just named NHL rookie of the month.

Montreal: Now that the Montreal Canadiens have re-signed Samuel Montembeault (three years, $9.45 million), it’s time for GM Kent Hughes to put an end to the three-headed goalie situation.

New Jersey: Just when the New Jersey Devils get Timo Meier back, key defenseman Doug Hamilton is now out indefinitely with torn pectoral muscles.

Philadelphia: Jonathan Bailey writes that goalie Carter Hart needs more goal support. Philadelphia Flyers.

San Jose: Some things cannot be explained: the San Jose Sharks won their first road game of the season.

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With most of the NHL teams putting the final touches on their preseason rosters, it seems curious that the Calgary Flames have yet to make a major trade. Mikael Backlund, Elias Lindholm, Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin will be unrestricted free agents next summer.

If the Flames aren’t going to get these players re-signed, do they want to risk letting them walk away next summer without compensation?

The Boston Bruins are looking for a center and both Lindholm and Backlund could help the Bruins. Sportsnet’s Pat Steinberg has speculated that the Detroit Red Wings could be interested in a possible trade with Calgary.  It does seem clear that Yzerman is pushing to get into the playoffs.

What you hear around the league is that salary cap issues have been the biggest impediment to Calgary making a trade. The Flames reportedly are trying to make some hockey trades. They will take salaries back. But the offers haven’t been good enough to satisfy general manager Craig Conroy.

Noah Hanifin's Value Could Improve With Erik Karlsson Off The Trade Market https://t.co/TL3oxp8nrd

— Spector's Hockey (@SpectorsHockey) August 11, 2023

Red Wings Offseason

The Anaheim Ducks ($16.6 million), Chicago Blackhawks ($12.8 million), Buffalo Sabres ($8.8 million) and Nashville Predators are the only NHL teams with more cap space remaining than the Red Wings ($5.9 million). Detroit still needs to sign Joe Veleno

Red Wings in Case You Missed It

• Former Red Wings defenseman Slava Fetisov is trying to help Vladimir Konstantiov raise money for his care
• The Toronto Marlies signed 2019 Detroit Red Wings second round pick Robert Mastrosimone to an American Hockey League contract.
• Two members of the 2022-23 Detroit Red Wings are still looking for work in the NHL free agent market.
• Czechia NHLers gather to salute the memory of Petr Klima.

Hockey Now Network

Boston: Jimmy Murphy looks at whether the Bruins may be trying to sign former Flyers prospect Jay O’Brien. Boston Bruins. 

Buffalo: Mike Augello takes a look at Sabres prospect Tyson Kozak. Buffalo Sabres.

Chicago: NHL pals skate with former Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa in an exhibition game in Slovakia. Of course, Hossa also played a season for Detroit. Chicago Blackhawks.

Florida: Eetu Luostarinen is a big part of the Panthers’ plans going forward. George Richards tells the story. Florida Panthers.

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Philadelphia: The Russian Ice Hockey Federation is appealing the IIHF ruling on Ivan Fedotov. Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski’s Penguins blog looks at some of Pittsburgh’s recent draft misses. Plus, he says how much he appreciated Mike Lange’s broadcasting for all of those years. Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose: Sheng Peng takes an early look at who the Sharks may use on the penalty kill in 2023-24. San Jose Sharks.

Washington: Former Red Wings player Anthony Mantha hopes to be leaner, faster, more explosive for the Washington Capitals in 2023-24

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