Although the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are in very different circumstances, they could have similar needs before the NHL trade deadline.

We have some more editions of NHL rumours. The NHL will be on a break with the Four Nations Faceoff coming in the next few days. However, general managers will be busy making moves or at least setting the framework for them.

The Detroit Red Wings, after winning their sixth straight game, finished Sunday in the Eastern Conference's first wild-card playoff spot.

The Red Wings' current contracts and stocked prospect cupboard have Detroit positioned to make the most of a rising cap.

As Detroit heads into the international break, what will be on the Red Wings' minds heading into the trade deadline next month?

Todd McLellan has coached the Detroit Red Wings for six weeks, and sees progress — and the need for much more as playoff chase heightens.