Seattle Kraken↔Tampa Bay Lightning↔Detroit Red Wings
GMs: Ron Francis (SEA) · Julien BriseBois (TBL) · Steve Yzerman (DET)
Synopsis
A short read on what the deal was for and how it benefits each team.
The Deal
pick predictions and player details as of the trade's executionAcquired
Condition
The Kraken will receive the Lightning 2026 1st round pick unless it is a top-10 selection 2026 NHL Entry Draft. If so then the Kraken will receive the Lightnings' 2027 1st round selection unless it is a top 10 selection in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. If so then the Kraken will receive the Lightnings' 2028 1st round pick and the 2028 3rd round pick.
Condition
The Kraken will receive the Lightning 2027 1st round pick unless it is a top-10 selection 2027 NHL Entry Draft. If so then the Kraken will receive the Lightnings' 2028 1st round selection unless it is a top 10 selection in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. If the 2026 conditional 1st was deferred by the Lighting until the 2028 NHL Entry draft then the Kraken will receive the Lightnings' 2028 1st round pick and the 2029 3rd round pick.
Selected: Matthew Gard - 57th overall
Acquired
Detroit Red WingsBroker
Acquired
Condition
The Red Wings will receive the better of the Lightning or the Oilers 2025 4th round picks.
Possible Picks
Status
Team Dynamics
How each part of the deal reshaped the dynamics, roster positions, chemistry, and other details relating to the teams involved