The National Hockey League Trade Deadline is this afternoon, and the Detroit Red Wings have made another move after dealing defenseman Troy Stecher yesterday to the Los Angeles Kings.
Veteran defenseman Nick Leddy has been traded to the St. Louis Blues, per multiple reports. Additionally, Luke Witkowski is included in the deal.
Hearing #stlblues are getting Nick Leddy from #LGRW
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 21, 2022
**Breaking News ** 📰🚨@DetroitRedWings trade Nick Leddy to @StLouisBlues . @espn @NHLNetwork @TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/3XZ3j6BAML
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) March 21, 2022
Detroit is also retaining half of Leddy’s $5.5 million cap hit.
Detroit has retained 50% of Leddy's $5.5 million salary. #stlblues
— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) March 21, 2022
In return, Detroit is receiving Swedish center Oskar Sundqvist and defenseman Jake Walman, as well as a 2023 draft selection.
UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today acquired defenseman Jake Walman, center Oskar Sundqvist, and a 2nd round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defensemen Nick Leddy and Luke Witkowski. pic.twitter.com/JC8CupZ5wH
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 21, 2022
In 55 games this season, his first with Detroit, Leddy has amassed 16 points. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent after this season.
