Though the Detroit Red Wings' interest in Steven Stamkos is now well-known, that's not the only upgrade general manager Ken Holland is looking to make this offseason.
The Red Wings are looking to acquire a defenseman via trade, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, and Holland has already had discussions regarding two of the biggest names available.
Kevin Shattenkirk was one of the Red Wings' targets, but the St. Louis Blues reportedly wanted All-Star forward Dylan Larkin in return. Shattenkirk is owed $4.25 million next season, the final year of his contract.
St. James also says Holland had discussions with the Anaheim Ducks regarding 24-year-old Cam Fowler. He will earn $4 million in each of the next two seasons.
The Red Wings have already stated they are unlikely to re-sign 30-year-old blue-liner Kyle Quincey, while Danny Dekeyser and Alexey Marchenko are both set to hit restricted free agency.
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