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Red Wings' Ken Holland sought more draft picks at deadline, but 'marketplace speaks'

Red Wings general manager Ken Holland discusses how close the franchise is to competing in the playoffs. "It's going to take time," he says. Ted Kulfan, The Detroit News

Detroit — The final hours leading to the Monday deadline for trades in the NHL were quiet for Red Wings general manager Ken Holland.

Having traded Gustav Nyquist to San Jose in the wee hours Monday morning, and Nick Jensen to Washington on Friday afternoon, the Wings were silent during the day Monday.