The Detroit Red Wings will scratch defenseman Nick Leddy for the purpose of asset and injury protection tonight in Vancouver and potentially again on Saturday in Seattle, per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. Leddy joins other defensemen like Ben Chiarot and Mark Giordano who have been scratched precautiously by their teams in anticipation of a trade prior to Monday’s trade deadline.
In Detroit this season, Leddy has been a valuable mentor to their duo of young right-shot defensemen on the rise in Moritz Seider and Filip Hronek. After general manager Steve Yzerman acquired him this offseason from the New York Islanders, he’s netted a goal and 15 assists for 16 points in 55 games, averaging 21:33 per game.
With that stat-line and the reputation that precedes him, Detroit should likely be able to at least recoup the second-round pick they gave up to acquire him, especially if they retain half of his $5.5MM cap hit. Still a skilled passer at this point in his career, he can be used more effectively in a sheltered, third-pairing role, potentially with limited power-play time as well. Leddy’s defensive metrics took a nosedive in Detroit this season, although that could very well just be a byproduct of the entire team’s struggles in that regard.
Recent waiver claim Olli Juolevi, now on his third NHL organization after the Vancouver Canucks drafted him fifth overall in 2016, will continue to get what could be his last real chance to impress in an NHL top-four setting in Detroit.
He’s be a nice addition to the Hurricanes.
I think the Chariot deal means a lot for the Red Wings. If they can come away with even just a 1st round pick, I think fans would be ecstatic. Just recouping the 2nd round pick would be solid. After the way he has played, I dont think many would be hurt if he was moved for less.
I still can’t believe how much chariot brought back. It seems like a huge overpay at this moment.
If Yzerman can get even a third for Leddy, you should build another statue of him.
A 4th would be an overpay, really.
Wings will be lucky to recoup the 2nd round pick they gave up for him. If they get anything more than that Yzerman should be awarded a medal. Will be interesting to see who else they’ll be able to move.
Leddy, Albert Jo and a couple pics for Chych
Arizona has no need for Leddy. Plus, it’d be a couple high picks in that scenario which I can’t imagine Yzerman would want to give up.
thanks for the chuckle LOL
Yzerman will get a second if they eat his salary. That’s what an acquiring team would need. The cap causes teams to give a higher draft pick. The value is a 3rd but the money pushes it to a second.