Feb 9, 2021; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Frans Nielsen (81) skates with the puck against the Florida Panthers during the third period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Every NHL team has had its misery through bad trades or free agent signings. The Detroit Red Wings are no exception. The Ken Holland Era produced some questionable transactions that have forced new General Manager Steve Yzerman to completely refurbish the on-ice product, but even the Captain has made a couple plans that didn’t work out as planned.
Here is a look at the worst transactions or decisions Detroit made over the last five years.