The Athletic asked its NHL correspondents what needs remain for the NHL’s 32 teams after a week’s worth of free agency moves, and here’s what Max Bultman had to say about the Red Wings:
Extensions for the core: This is stretching the definition a bit, but after the Red Wings methodically addressed every need in free agency (and via trade), the only major piece of business remaining is getting contract extensions done for Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi. Technically, the Red Wings have another year to do so before either can become a free agent, but getting these deals squared away now would prevent any needless angst or uncertainty that would follow if both go into the season unsigned long-term. — Max Bultman
Continued (paywall); it’s still assumed that Steve Yzerman will hammer out deals with Larkin and Bertuzzi this summer.
