Bob McKenzie tweeted out on Tuesday morning about what is brewing between the Red Wings and defenseman Brendan Smith:
Decision Day for DET. Sign Brendan Smith (3 x $3.5M+ or thereabouts) or trade him. Multiple teams interested, incl NYR, amongst others.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2017
Smith’s name has been in the trade rumor mix for a couple of weeks now, but the Red Wings have expressed interest in re-signing the 28-year-old defenseman to an extension. Smith has clearly expressed that he wants to stay in Detroit, but understands the business side of things.