I've been pushing the Red Wings as a potential Chychrun landing spot since he first surfaced in trade speculation, and nothing about that is going to change this offseason.

He fits into the current age group of their core, he is a good player at a position of need, and his contract fits within the Red Wings' salary-cap structure.

Detroit is one of the worst defensive teams in hockey, which might sabotage one of the NHL's best offenses and keep the team out of the playoffs.

If the Red Wings' playoff drought extends to an eighth consecutive season, there is going to be immense pressure on general manager Steve Yzerman for next season.

He has to fix his defense if that is going to happen.

As of Monday, the Red Wings have the fourth-worst expected goals share in the NHL during 5-on-5 play (ahead of only Chicago, San Jose and St. Louis) are 25th in expected goals against per 60 minutes (2.68 per 60 minutes).

That is the performance of a lottery team. Not a playoff team.

Moritz Seider is taking on every big minute and every big shift, and he's having to do pretty much everything on the Red Wings' defense. He is an outstanding player, but he desperately needs somebody to take some of the pressure off of him.

Chychrun his a big body (6'2", 220 lbs), can move the puck and is a productive player who should be able to make an impact on any roster. He also has a team friendly contract for one more season at only $4.6 million.

The Red Wings should be all over this if the Senators put him on the market. Their defense can't be ignored any longer.