The Red Wings acquired Nedeljkovic from the Hurricanes and immediately signed him to a two-year contract. Nedeljkovic led the NHL in GAA and SV% in 2020-21 and helps solidify the Red Wings' crease moving forward and gives them a young goalie to build around.
2020-21 was a bizarre season for Nedeljkovic. He started the season on waivers, went unclaimed, and then became the Hurricanes No.1 netminder after Petr Mrazek and James Reimer battled injuries. Nedeljkovic went on to lead the NHL in both GAA (1.90) and SV% (.932) in 23 games. The Hurricanes were concerned about going to arbitration with Nedeljkovic, so the Red Wings took advantage of that with their abundance of cap space.
Goodrow is a pending UFA, so the Rangers sent a seventh-round pick to the Lightning to try and sign him ahead of free agency opening up on July 28th. Goodrow is an outstanding two-way forward who was a huge part of the Lightning's success as a bottom-6 centre. Brett Howden was sent to the Golden Knights on Saturday, so Goodrow would likely replace him if they can get him under contract.
Leddy is entering the final year of a seven-year contract that carries a $5.5M AAV cap-hit. The 30-year-old is still a serviceable top-4 defenseman that will help bridge the gap to some of the Red Wings younger prospects who may still be a year away. Detroit will also look to flip him at next year's trade deadline to try and recoup some of the draft capital lost in this trade.
White will miss the season finale vs. the Maple Leafs with an undisclosed injury. It was an up and down campaign for White, who finishes with 18 points (10G / 8A) in 45 games. Artem Anisimov will draw in to replace White.
Gaudette has played in six straight games but will be replaced by Dylan Strome in the lineup on Monday. Gaudette has one goal and three assists in seven games since joining the Blackhawks.
Goodrow was hurt in a seemingly meaningless game vs. the Panthers and will likely miss part of the playoffs after being listed as "out indefinitely." Luckily for the Lightning, Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos are expected to be back for the postseason.
