Report: Red Wings Interested in Kings' D Brad Stuart
Three Red Wings scouts were in St. Louis to watch the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 12, leading rumor-mongers to heat up the speculation that Detroit GM Ken Holland is really, really interested in L.A. defenseman Brad Stuart. But this part of scouting is just due diligence on the part of the Wings’ GM and his staff in case he can find a bargain to make his team stronger going into the playoffs (To me, LA d-man Jaroslav Modry would fit in Detroit’s lineup better and would be much less expensive.).
Also, coach Mike Bab***** told me earlier this season that he can’t wait to get defense prospect J[onathan] Ericsson in his lineup, so I don’t think there will be any expensive rental trades for Detroit unless it’s up front — someone like Sergei Fedorov perhaps, since it doesn’t appear like Columbus will bring him back after his contract is finished this season.