BREAKING: Detroit Red Wings Have Completed The Signing Of Veteran Defenseman From Los Angeles Kings In Free Agency And Waiting To Officially Announced Once The Market Opens On July 1.

But there might be a more urgent need on the blueline. Particularly at the top of the lineup, Detroit possesses the skill to score goals. It is definitely necessary to provide some scoring depth. However, it can be the team’s defense in terms of a make-or-break necessity.

Simon Edvinsson and Moritz Seider are the Red Wings’ top two defensemen.

But the depth is quite uneven after those two. During his debut season, Albert Johansson shown a few glimpses. Ben Chiarot hasn’t always been reliable. Jeff Petry is a free agent, and Justin Holl is a buyout candidate.

All things considered, the Red Wings have space to sign a defenseman this offseason. They might look to the trade market, where players like Bowen Byram and K’Andre Miller might make some sense. However, Detroit must seek one name in NHL Free Agency if they are unsuccessful on the trade market.

Vladislav Gavrikov, a defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings, is probably going to be available for purchase. Ken Holland, the new general manager, has hoped to sign him.

However, a new contract appears improbable with around two weeks until free agency opens. And when the celebrations begin on July 1, the Red Wings ought to jump right in.

What Red Wings Could Gain from Vladislav Gavrikov
From the point of view, Gavrikov is not the most effective offensive producer. In 2024–25, he did achieve 30 points and five goals for the Kings. Nonetheless, he has a career-high goal total of six and a career-high point total of 33. However, point production won’t be a major concern for the Red Wings.