This blockbuster Red Wings trade idea feels almost too perfect

Fansided | February 13, 2026

With the Detroit Red Wings poised to make a trade deadline acquisition, there is no better option that the St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas.

Dec 31, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Not even the Olympic roster freeze can slow down the trade rumor mill across the NHL. As the March 6 trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Red Wings remain one of the most likely teams to make a move.