What went into the Detroit Red Wings' decision to trade Nick Jensen

Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland explains the thought process behind trading Nick Jensen to the Capitals. Filmed Feb. 22, 2019 in Detroit.

The potential of prospect Gustav Lindstrom and the promise of a second-round pick sold the Detroit Red Wings on cutting ties with Nick Jensen.

He was traded to the Washington Capitals Friday afternoon along with a 2019 fifth-round pick in exchange for a 2020 second-rounder and defenseman Madison Bowey, a reclamation project.

The Wings had explored re-signing Jensen, 28, but balked at his asking price. At the same time, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan emerged as a front-runner for Jensen.