Red Wings open to trading 6th overall pick

After a disappointing 2018 season, the Detroit Red Wings hold their highest draft pick at No. 6 overall since 1990, when they took Keith Primeau at No. 3.

But that doesn't mean the team isn't willing to deal the top-10 pick.

"I've started to talk to some teams about a lot," general manager Ken Holland said, according to The Athletic's Craig Custance. "As you work your way towards (host) Dallas at the draft, draft movement possibilities - I think at this stage in the game, everybody is kicking tires as to what might be out there.

"I'm open to possibly move."

Holland noted to Custance he has little desire to try to trade up in the draft, and with the team eyeing centers and defensemen - a position the draft has an abundance of - they wouldn't be opposed to moving down.

"We're also comfortable (doing nothing)," Holland said. "We're going to get a good player at six."

In all, the Red Wings will have 11 picks at June's draft, giving them plenty of opportunities to make trades or simply add to their prospect pool.

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