The Detroit Red Wings are struggling, currently sitting in third-last place in the Eastern Conference, only a few points away from the bottom. Newcomer Vladimir Tarasenko, who signed a two-year contract worth $4.75 million, has not met expectations, with just 12 points in 29 games.

His performance is on track to be the worst of his career, raising concerns about his trade value as the deadline approaches. The Red Wings face a challenging situation with both their standings and Tarasenko's disappointing output.