The Red Wings are navigating a turbulent offseason with no GM and captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request still hanging over them. With Alex DeBrincat the only key player they’re prioritizing to re-sign, veterans like John Gibson and Justin Faulk face uncertain futures. Faulk, acquired for a future first-round pick but underwhelming in impact, may be moved to clear space for rising talent like Axel Sandin-Pellikka — especially as the team seeks more right-shot defensemen. Meanwhile, goaltending is a top priority: Gibson remains the only proven NHL netminder, while Daniil Tarasov’s one-year deal and unproven backups Michal Postava and Trey Augustine create urgency to stabilize the crease before next season’s scoring droughts hit.

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