Detroit — The Red Wings have needs throughout their lineup.
One look at the record, and especially the way the second half of the season unfolded, and you know this lineup isn't where general manager Steve Yzerman would want it to be.
Free agency is one way to strengthen a roster. You can sign players and not give away any assets of your own, which general managers generally prefer.
But there is, always, the trade market.
Yzerman has proven to be quite adept over the years at making shrewd trades to improve his teams in Tampa Bay, and for the last three seasons with the Wings.