Detroit Red Wings Rumors: Olympic Goaltender Linked in Trade Talks
The Detroit Red Wings need to make big changes and rumors are already flying. Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman […]
Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Detroit Red Wings need to make big changes and rumors are already flying. Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman was blunt in his post-season conference, saying the team needs better players to make a push to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In fact, one NHL insider has an idea for Detroit in a possible trade this summer.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes the Red Wings should be looking at St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington during the offseason, as said by the insider on the 32 Thoughts Podcast . Friedman didn’t think John Gibson and Cam Talbot were problems, but it would represent a possible upgrade.
Binnington was the starting goaltender for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, leading them to a silver medal. Meanwhile, the 32-year-old goaltender struggled to perform in St. Louis with a .
873 save percentage and a 3. 33 goals allowed per game. While the statistics weren’t great, Binnington is still a good goaltender.