Detroit Red Wings 2022-23 trade deadline week recap

One final look at the Detroit Red Wings trade deadline efforts

The Detroit Red Wings were busy over the last week. They made several trades, extended a few players, signed another, and continued to build for the future. Steve Yzerman worked the phones and had plenty on his plate over the past few days.

Looking at the trades alone, here is what the Red Wings gained and lost throughout the week of deals.

Detroit Red Wings Acquired:

• 2023 1st Round Pick (NYI) *conditional, could slide to ’24
• 2023 2nd Round Pick (VAN)
• 2023 4th Round Pick (MIN)
• 2024 1st Round Pick (BOS)
• 2025 4th Round Pick (BOS)
• 2025 7th Round Pick (STL)
• Dylan McLaughlin

Detroit Red Wings Traded:

• Tyler Bertuzzi (50% retained)
• Filip Hronek
• Oskar Sundqvist
• Jakub Vrana (50% retained)
• 4th Round Pick (DET)

The Red Wings had a busy trade deadline, and Yzerman did what he does best, stack himself some draft capital. He traded four players and a draft pick (which he recouped) and brought in five draft picks (not counting the flipped 4th rounder) and a player.

I would say it was a successful week and trade deadline for the Red Wings. Aside from the trades, Yzerman was able to lock up his captain on an eight-year contract. The remainder of the 2022-23 season may not be as fun to watch as the last month, and a half was, but Yzerman just put the Red Wings’ wheels in motion for next season and beyond.

Red Wings fans may be upset with how things will go in the home stretch, but there should be no ill will. The team’s run after the All-Star break was perfect for them moving forward.

The Red Wings just have to keep making steps in the right direction, and Yzerman’s moves this week will help accomplish that.