For the first time since the decade-long postseason drought began, we can officially say that the Detroit Red Wings were buyers at the NHL Trade Deadline in landing a pair of veterans to help bolster the forward and blue line units as forward David Perron returns to the Red Wings from Ottawa and defenseman Justin Faulk arrives to Detroit from St. Louis.
The only loss from the active roster was Elmer Soderblom being dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a draft pick.
UPDATE: The #RedWings have acquired Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Justin Holl, Dmitiri Buchelnikov, Detroit’s 2026 1st round pick and San Jose’s 2026 3rd round pick. pic.twitter.com/vTi304dCvi
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 6, 2026
UPDATE: The #RedWings have acquired San Jose’s 2026 3rd round pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Elmer Soderblom. pic.twitter.com/XYzQe4K23P
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 6, 2026
UPDATE: The #RedWings have acquired David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional fourth round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. pic.twitter.com/MS7X96BeHu
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 6, 2026
Steve Yzerman’s post-trade deadline comments can be found below:
Red Wings Executive Vice President & General Manager Steve Yzerman speaks with the media following the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. https://t.co/T9PppTqY4E
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 6, 2026
