Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Detroit may be looking to move struggling winger Vladimir Tarasenko ahead of the trade deadline

The Detroit Red Wings signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract in NHL Free Agency over the summer. Tarasenko brought legitimate expectations with him to Detroit. He came off a Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers — the second Stanley Cup ring of his career.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are going to be buyers at the 2025 Trade Deadline; Don Waddell has already made that clear. With a considerable number of injuries to key forwards, it seems clear they’ll need to add some depth up front.

Vladimir Tarasenko’s time with the Detroit Red Wings may be short-lived, as trade chatter surrounding the veteran winger is starting to pick up ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.

Four veteran forwards have been highlighted as players to watch closely as the NHL approaches the trade deadline on March 7.

Tarasenko signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with Detroit last summer, which includes a full no-trade clause only active through the first year of his deal. From July 1, the clause turns into a modified, eight-team no-trade clause.

Although the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are in very different circumstances, they could have similar needs before the NHL trade deadline.