The Detroit Red Wings have inquired about New York Islanders pending restricted free agent defenseman Noah Dobson.
Reporter Bob Duff cites that Elliotte Friedman stated that Detroit's offer includes forwards J.T. Compher and Jonatan Berggren, with draft picks also likely being part of the discussion.
Compher, 30, recorded 32 points (11 goals, 21 assists) in 76 games this past season. He primarily centered the Red Wings' third line and has three years left on his deal at $5.1 million annually.
Berggren, 23, recorded 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) in 76 games. He is a restricted free agent and played as Compher's right winger, but he is also capable of playing on both sides.
The Red Wings own the 13th pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft.
There's no question the Islanders could use some shoring up of their bottom six, and with Jean-Gabriel Pageau garnering interest, getting a centerman so that Cal Ritchie doesn't have to be rushed into a second-line center role — will see if Mathew Barzal stays on the wing or not — Compfer is a solid addition.
The Islanders need wingers, and getting a young one wouldn't hurt.
But given Dobson's potential output — he already has a 70-point season under his belt — the Islanders can likely get much stronger pieces or draft assets from other teams.
Dobson, a 25-year-old who will be a restricted free agent on July 1, was rumored to be asking for $11 million annually on his next deal. While that may not be accurate — the number is likely closer to $10 million — Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche has to make a decision.
The #Isles have Dobson’s price. And if they can’t meet it, they’ll have to move him.
Clarity & possibilities @TheElmontershttps://t.co/P3MCeahZsi
— Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) June 21, 2025
Dobson is arbirtationg eligible and is one season away from being an unrestricted free agent.
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