The Detroit Red Wings are looking for some depth down the middle, and according to reports, they're now targeting a veteran Oilers forward. The Detroit Red Wings are off to one of their hottest starts to a season in a long, long time, and with the team looking to end their Stanley Cup Playoffs drought, this is exactly what they needed. While they've got the stars in place, there's been some questions about the depth around them, especially down the middle, with the team ready to be aggressive in improving this lineup. <h3>Red Wings linked to Oilers veteran</h3> Now, a rumour begun by Eklund of Hockey Buzz that linked the team to Oilers veteran Mattias Janmark has been <a href='https://heavy.com/sports/nhl/detroit-red-wings/trade-rumor-oilers-forward/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>confirmed by Elliotte Friedman</a>, who reiterates this team's interest in hard-nosed Swedes, a description that fits Janmark perfectly. Tonight, an Edmonton source informed me there have been talks - very recent talks, in fact. That's not to say that anything is close to happening, but with the Oilers having enough depth down the middle and the Red Wings needing someone in their bottom nine to fill a role, it's a fit that makes perfect sense. They (Red Wings) have looked very strong early, but remain thin down the middle behind Dylan Larkin,» Eklund wrote on October 21st. «And they've always had a soft spot for hard-nosed Swedish players. Last season, the veteran posted 2 goals and 18 points in 80 games, but given the physical game that he plays, he was a good fit for the Oilers as they made it back to the Stanley Cup Finals once more. Janmark was placed on Injured Reserve to start the season and is yet to play a game in 2025/26, but at 32-years of age, he brings the experience and the veteran leadership that Steve Yzerman likes, so don't be surprised to see speculation on this one pick up in the coming weeks.