The Red Wings aren't shaping up as an obvious buyer or seller at this year's deadline. But can they use it to look ahead to next season?

Julie Petry, the wife of Wings defenseman Jeff Petry, co-hosts "Never Offside with Julie & Cat," an NHL-production podcast.

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