Tralmaks Deserves NHL Shot as Red Wings Struggle

Griffins' leading scorer could provide offensive boost for Detroit

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:09pm

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Eduards Tralmaks, the leading goal scorer for the Grand Rapids Griffins, has been tearing up the AHL with 24 goals this season. With the Detroit Red Wings' offense struggling, scoring just 2.37 goals per game over the past 23 games, it may be time to give Tralmaks a chance to prove himself at the NHL level, potentially playing alongside star center Dylan Larkin and winger Lucas Raymond.

Why it matters

The Red Wings are in need of an offensive spark, and Tralmaks has proven he can find the back of the net consistently in the AHL. Giving him an opportunity with elite NHL talent could unlock his potential and provide a much-needed boost to Detroit's struggling offense.

The details

Tralmaks, a 24-year-old Latvian forward, has been a standout performer for the Griffins this season, scoring 24 goals and adding 17 assists for 47 points in 56 games. His offensive production has been a bright spot in what has been a difficult season for the Red Wings, who are averaging just 2.37 goals per game over their past 23 contests.

  • Tralmaks scored his 23rd and 24th goals of the season in the Griffins' 5-0 win against the Rockford IceHogs on April 2, 2026.
  • The Red Wings have struggled offensively over the past 23 games, averaging just 2.37 goals per game during that stretch.

The players

Eduards Tralmaks

A 24-year-old Latvian forward who has been the leading goal scorer for the Grand Rapids Griffins this season, tallying 24 goals and 47 points in 56 games.

Dylan Larkin

The captain of the Detroit Red Wings, who is currently playing through an injury and struggling to produce offensively.

Lucas Raymond

A talented young winger for the Detroit Red Wings, who could potentially benefit from playing with Tralmaks and Larkin.

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What they’re saying

“Give him credit for slugging through it, and it's clear he's not 100% the way he's skating yet. There's some situations that he has to play better. If you're going to put the gear on, you have to be real good and positionally sound. So we expect that from him. We'll have to manage him a little bit with situations and minutes, but when he is out there, we have to expect the best from him.”

— Todd McLellan, Detroit Red Wings Head Coach

What’s next

The Red Wings will have to decide whether to give Tralmaks an opportunity to play at the NHL level, potentially alongside Larkin and Raymond, in an effort to spark their struggling offense.

The takeaway

With the Red Wings' offense sputtering, Eduards Tralmaks has proven he deserves a chance to show what he can do at the NHL level. Giving the Latvian forward an opportunity to play with elite talent like Larkin and Raymond could provide a much-needed boost to Detroit's scoring attack.