Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Acquiring Dallas $66 Million Star in Blockbuster

Trade Proposal Has Red Wings Acquiring $66 Million Goalie Jake Oettinger

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to improve their goaltending, and one trade proposal has them landing star goalie Jake Oettinger from the Dallas Stars.

A user on PuckPedia’s PuckGM tool created a trade that would send Oettinger to Detroit in exchange for a package that includes Petr Mrazek, prospect Sebastian Cossa, and several draft picks.

Proposed Trade Details:

• Red Wings Receive: Jake Oettinger

• Stars Receive: Petr Mrazek, Sebastian Cossa, 2025 first-round pick (13th overall), 2026 second-round pick

This blockbuster deal would give Detroit one of the top goalies in the league in Oettinger, who is set to begin the first year of his eight-year, $66 million contract. While the goalie doesn’t have any trade protection in the first year of his deal, his future in Dallas could be uncertain, especially after a challenging playoff exit. Oettinger posted a 36-18-4 record with a 2.59 GAA and a .909 SV% last season, but his playoff performance raised questions.

In exchange, Dallas would receive Mrazek, who could step in as the Stars’ starting goalie for the upcoming season. Mrazek, who has one year left on his $8.5 million contract, played four games with the Red Wings last season, finishing with a 2-2 record, a 2.49 GAA, and a .902 SV%. The real centerpiece of the trade for Dallas, however, would be Sebastian Cossa, one of the NHL’s top goalie prospects. Though Cossa is likely a year away from NHL readiness, he would be seen as the future between the pipes for the Stars.

Oettinger’s Future in Dallas Under Scrutiny

While Oettinger is widely regarded as one of the league’s top goalies, there’s speculation that his time in Dallas may be coming to an end. During the Western Conference Finals, Oettinger was pulled in Game 5 after allowing two goals on two shots. Following the game, Stars’ head coach Peter DeBoer’s comments seemed to imply dissatisfaction with the goalie’s performance, mentioning that Oettinger had lost six out of seven games to the Edmonton Oilers in the postseason.

NHL analyst Matt Murley from Spittin’ Chiclets speculated that Oettinger could request a trade following the controversy. “Don’t be surprised if Oettinger asks for a trade after something like this,” Murley said.

Red Wings’ Goaltending Issues and Coach’s Perspective

Goaltending has been a significant area of concern for the Red Wings, with coach Todd McLellan acknowledging the need for improvement. After firing goalie coach Alex Westlund, McLellan emphasized that better goaltending was a team-wide responsibility, not just on the coach or the goalies themselves.

For the Red Wings, acquiring a proven talent like Oettinger could be a major step toward addressing their goaltending woes, as the young goalie is regarded as one of the best in the league. If Detroit is serious about improving their netminding, Oettinger could be the key piece to push them forward.