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Red Wings Consider Keeping Gustafsson Amid Trade Offers

10/28/2025

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The Detroit Red Wings may keep Erik Gustafsson in the AHL because teams are offering lower-round draft picks for him.
Gustafsson is 33 and in the final season of his $2 million contract.
With seven defensemen on the roster and ample cap space, Steve Yzerman may retain Gustafsson as a call-up option.
The Red Wings have started strong, which could be reinforced by adding a top-six forward or top-four defenseman.

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Story summary

The Detroit Red Wings may keep Erik Gustafsson in the AHL because teams are offering lower-round draft picks for him.
Gustafsson is 33 and in the final season of his $2 million contract.
With seven defensemen on the roster and ample cap space, Steve Yzerman may retain Gustafsson as a call-up option.
The Red Wings have started strong, which could be reinforced by adding a top-six forward or top-four defenseman.