Red Wings place surprising name on Trade Block, open for business ahead of deadline

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Brennen Beaudin
March 15, 2022 (8:55 PM)

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The Detroit Red Wings are an interesting team to watch ahead of the trade deadline, as they are yet another rebuilder looking to sell veterans to playoff contenders. One surprising name came up in a recent discussion on Sportsnet 590 in Toronto on Tuesday.

According to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi is on the block and could be traded at the deadline.

"I have a guy for you that is fits your same type of archetype that is going to be added to my "Trade Targets" board as soon as I can get off the phone and continue typing, is Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings. His name was out there previously, last summer, but I'm told the Detroit Red Wings are, quote, "open for business." Bertuzzi has had a fantastic season, a team described Bertuzzi to me, today, as "incredibly annoying" and, quote, "less skilled version of Brad Marchand." I think that's probably pretty fair. Some people would say that's a backhanded compliment, I would say that Brad Marchand has turned himself into an elite player in this league."

The 27-year-old has 48 points (24 goals, 24 assists) in 50 games this season. He could gain plenty of interest from playoff teams looking to boost their forward core.

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