Detroit Red Wings trade possibilities for Nick Leddy
By Chris Giles
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are currently third in the Wild Card standings in the Western Conference. After 57 games, the Stars have a record of 32-22-3. The Stars are just trying to make the playoffs. The Stars are on a 6-3-1 roll in their last 10 games. If they have a good week before the deadline, they will likely be buyers at the deadline. If they fall out of the playoff picture, they will like be sellers.
The Stars currently have defensemen Miro Heiskanen and Andrej Sekera on IR, leaving them with only six healthy defensemen on the active NHL roster. According to capfriendly.com, Dallas do not currently have any room to add any more contracts. If the Stars do make a move to add depth to the defense position, they will have to shed a salary from their active roster.
If Dallas trades for Nick Leddy, the Red Wings will ask for a 2nd round pick. Even though Dallas general manager Jill Nill and Steve Yzerman know each other well, a 2nd round pick for a rental on a team that may not even make the playoffs, will be a difficult transaction to make.