The Winnipeg Jets are looking like a cup contender at the midpoint of the season. They have some cap space to play with and could benefit from a trade or two. The Wings would benefit instead from selling off their high paid vets as they are close to the salary cap limit. GM Ken Holland has already stated they are looking at a “retooling” and not a full “rebuild”, so don’t expect a full fire sale. But there are players available for the right price.
The Kids
Detroit’s talented youth of Andreas Athanasiou, Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Martin Frkare all RFAs and likely to be resigned.