Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said he's willing to trade picks and prospects, but only for top young players with term

This week, Yzerman acquired a 35-year-old veteran center, Craig Smith, and a 33-year-old underperforming goaltender, Petr Mrázek, along with a conditional mid-round pick. The only player shipped out was Joe Veleno, a former first-round pick who wasn't performing to expectations.