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Red Wings interview Ruck brothers at scouting combine amid trade speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Red Wings interview Ruck brothers at scouting combine amid trade speculation

Summary

At the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman met with Markus and Liam Ruck, sparking trade rumors about reuniting the brothers in Detroit. Both players are standout prospects from the Medicine Hat Tigers, with Markus ranked around 40th and Liam potentially higher. Their preference to play together further fuels Detroit's interest, as the team prepares for the draft with limited higher picks. Yzerman's meeting with the duo signals a serious consideration for acquiring both players, which would enhance the team's rebuilding efforts.

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What We Know

•Yzerman meets with Ruck brothers at NHL Scouting Combine
•Markus Ruck is ranked around 40th overall
•Liam Ruck's ranking could be as high as 10th
•Both players express desire to play together
•Red Wings have picks available to pursue trades

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Meet With Ruck Brothers, Fueling Speculation Around Dynamic Duo Reuniting In Motor City

What they're saying

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Steve Yzerman’s scouting combine interviews with the prolific Medicine Hat siblings ignite trade rumors, as Detroit considers aggressive moves to pair the WHL’s most dominant scoring duo.
— Yahoo Sports

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