The NHL trade deadline is still three months away, but for rebuilding teams like the Detroit Red Wings, it’s never too early to take stock of the potential trade chips.



After a draft pick-laden deal at last year’s deadline, Detroit once again has a handful of players who could draw interest come February — or even sooner.



Here’s an early look at which Red Wings players could be available, and which ones will make the most sense for potential trade partners.



The Untouchables



Dylan Larkin: An increased role has brought out the best in Larkin, who’s producing at a nearly point-per-game rate 20 games into the season. He leads the team in goals, and his last couple have been overtime winners. Oh, and he’s the likely Future Captain™. He’s staying.



Dennis Cholowski: Cholowski has outperformed everyone’s expectations this year, delivering at every step of the process. His offense, in particular,...