The Detroit Red Wings have made a significant move ahead of the NHL's March 7 trade deadline by trading goaltender Ville Husso to the Anaheim Ducks. This decision not only gives the Ducks a stop-gap backup for Lukas Dostal amidst AHL injuries but also opens the door for the Red Wings to be active buyers at the trade deadline. With Andrew Copp out for the season, Detroit now possesses around $11 million in cap space, potentially increasing to approximately $13.57 million come deadline day.

Despite having a solid point total since January, the Red Wings rank poorly in goals against, sitting at 3.14 per game. To counter this, acquiring a top defenseman like Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks could alleviate pressure on Moritz Seider. The team also holds valuable assets, including multiple draft picks, which could facilitate trades for players that can elevate their playoff chances. General manager Steve Yzerman is under pressure to secure a playoff spot for the first time since the 2015-16 season.