The Detroit Red Wings signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract in NHL Free Agency over the summer. Tarasenko brought legitimate expectations with him to Detroit. He came off a Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers — the second Stanley Cup ring of his career.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are going to be buyers at the 2025 Trade Deadline; Don Waddell has already made that clear. With a considerable number of injuries to key forwards, it seems clear they’ll need to add some depth up front.

Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Detroit may be looking to move struggling winger Vladimir Tarasenko ahead of the trade deadline

Tarasenko signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with Detroit last summer, which includes a full no-trade clause only active through the first year of his deal. From July 1, the clause turns into a modified, eight-team no-trade clause.

The Red Wings are in a position to buy leading up to the trade deadline now that they’re back in the playoff conversation. Still, general manager Steve Yzerman has been known to trade expiring assets even with his eyes set on the playoffs.

Although the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are in very different circumstances, they could have similar needs before the NHL trade deadline.