Today, the Detroit Red Wings general manager traded away defensive prospect Alec Regula to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for left wing Brendan Perlini. In terms of helping the Red Wings right now, it's an effort to add forward depth while the team has a few players out with injuries including forwards Luke Gelendening, Justin Abdelkader and Adam Erne. However, Yzerman is in charge now and has decided to move the young defenseman for a player that could help the Red Wings sooner than later. Red Wings lose 8 straightThis could be the boost the Red Wings need right now to at least stop their downward spiral. Red Wings schedule (view full schedule here)

Brendan Perlini of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 26, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Detroit Red Wings general manager traded away defensive prospect Alec Regula to the Blackhawks in exchange for left wing Brendan Perlini. Brendan Perlini of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 26, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. However, Yzerman is in charge now and has decided to move the young defenseman for a player that could help the Red Wings sooner than later. Red Wings lose 8 straightThis could be the boost the Red Wings need right now to at least stop their downward spiral.

Brendan Perlini of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 26, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. Today, the Detroit Red Wings general manager traded away defensive prospect Alec Regula to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for left wing Brendan Perlini. In terms of helping the Red Wings right now, it's an effort to add forward depth while the team has a few players out with injuries including forwards Luke Gelendening, Justin Abdelkader and Adam Erne. However, Yzerman is in charge now and has decided to move the young defenseman for a player that could help the Red Wings sooner than later. Red Wings lose 8 straightThis could be the boost the Red Wings need right now to at least stop their downward spiral.