DETROIT DEALS FOR YAMAMOTO, KOSTIN
The Detroit Red Wings acquired wingers Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin from the Edmonton Oilers for future considerations.
What does it give the Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings are taking fliers on two wingers with different skill sets. Both Yamamoto and Kostin add more forward depth for a Detroit team that is looking to move up the Atlantic division standings in 2023-24.
What does it give the Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers need cap space, so they decided to ship out Yamamoto and Kostin for nothing. Yamamoto would have been bought out, and Kostin would not have been given a qualifying offer, had this trade not gone down.
Fantasy impact
Both Yamamoto and Kostin should be considered fantasy dark horses heading into 2023-24. It will largely depend on the role that they are able to carve out with Detroit.
Player focus
Edmonton Oilers
future considerations