Getty Could the Detroit Red Wings acquire Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke with this trade proposal? The Detroit Red Wings have had a pretty busy summer. It is understandable, as they extended their playoff drought to nine years in 2024-25. The Red Wings addressed their goaltending this offseason, acquiring John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks . They also signed forwards James van Riemsdyk and Mason Appleton. Then on defense, they brought in Travis Hamonic and Jacob Bernard-Docker.