from Ansar Khan of Mlive,
The Red Wings are seeking first-round picks for goaltender Jimmy Howard and forward Gustav Nyquist. If they’re not offered that return, they would like to re-sign both. They also would like to re-sign defenseman Nick Jensen. They’re not expected to move defenseman Niklas Kronwall, unless he signs off on a trade, which seems unlikely.
Other potential trade chips include defenseman Trevor Daley and forwards Thomas Vanek and Luke Glendening.
Trades are more likely to happen closer to or on the day of the deadline, as teams hold out for the best possible return.