Mar 18, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Troy Stecher (70) skates with the puck during the first period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Red Wings made their move for defenseman Nick Leddy, acquiring him from the New York Islanders for Richard Panik and a second round pick. The Wings also retained half of Panik’s remaining contract, befuddling many in the fanbase as to what the heck Steve Yzerman is doing in the trade.
As goes the usual retort, no one really knows.