The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Vladislav Namestnikov to the Dallas Stars for a 2024 fourth-round pick.
Namestnikov’s solid defensive presence made him a great fit on the team’s top line. His 13 goals and 25 points in 60 games added good depth to Detroit’s offense and likely played a key role in the trade. Dallas nets a solid bottom-six forward with plenty of defensive pedigree, while Detroit scores another pick for their rebuild.
A fourth-round pick might not seem like much of a needle-mover, but it’s better than nothing for a player on an expiring deal.