The deadline is coming. With less than two weeks remaining until the NHL's trade deadline, the Red Wings have one thing in mind. Defensemen. More specifically, right-handed defensemen. In this article, we'll take a look at which players will be the best fit in the Winged Wheel and which will more than likely end with a bust.

While not a right-handed shot, Yandle is seemingly one of the prime trade targets for the Wings this season. He's an established, powerful defenseman with a knack for setting up goals (4G, 36A, 40P in 58 games played). He's used to top-line minutes, averaging over 22:00 per game over the course of his season and would slip in well to a top-2 role in Detroit. Arizona, currently 19 points out of a playoff spot, is expected to be a seller at the deadline. The Coyotes organization knows that Yandle is a prime trade target this year, so they won't accept any cheap payment. The Wings will probably be looking at a roster player, prospect, and low-round pick if they want to grab Yandle by March 2.

Candidacy: B-

A common rumor spreading throughout the trade talks is a deal between the Leafs and the Wings to bring in top-2 defenseman and captain, Dion Phaneuf. Another left-handed shooter, he has 2G and 20A through 48 games played so far in the 14-15 season. While he does play in a top defensive role with the Leafs, there are a few troubling statistics that should worry Wings. First, his penalty minutes. Even with missing nearly 10 games so far this year, Phaneuf is tied for 10th in the league in PIM, with 85. The Red Wings' penalty kill to start the season was phenomenal but has dropped off in recent weeks. Bringing in a guy who is in the top 10 of the league in penalty minutes is not a decision to be taken lightly. In addition, his cap hit is $7 million AAV, which is far too much for his offensive production and lack of defensive prowess. Although Toronto is in full-tank mode, they wouldn't let Dion go cheap. The Leafs organization was looking for a top prospect and first-round draft pick at last inquiry. The Wings need to stay away from the deal unless Toronto essentially gives him away.

Candidacy: F

At this point, the word 'Oilers' should be synonymous with 'rebuild.' Edmonton seems to be in a continuous loop of restructuring, with no real progress seeming to be made. So yet again, they'll be a seller at the deadline. This allows for an interesting look into Jeff Petry, who wears #2 for the Oil. Offensively underwhelming on a struggling team, he only has 4G and 11A in 57 games, but this can't be used as a determining factor in his value. He's a 27 year old, right-handed shot. He might be just what the Wings are looking for. He knows the game and plays 2nd-pairing minutes night-in and night-out. He's seasoned enough to be familiar with the league and still young enough to be molded by Babcock into a possible powerplay quarterback. The Oilers are in it for the long haul rebuild, so he'll come relatively cheap and his $3 million cap hit isn't too big of a pill to swallow. It helps that it's a cross-conference deal, so there won't be any hazard pay necessary. Edmonton would probably be looking for a prospect and mid-round draft pick.

Candidacy: B+

For the second straight year, the Devils are struggling to put together a winning season. Even with the veteran of veterans, the seemingly ageless Jaromir Jagr, they can't seem to pull it together. It's hard to tell whether or not New Jersey will be going into full-rebuild mode or continue trying to duct tape together their leaking roster. If they're looking to sell, then Detroit should be looking into their 22 year old, right-shooting defenseman in Adam Larsson. He looked almost Lidstrom-eqsue during his play for Sweden in the World Juniors, but has looked less-than-stellar in his outings with the Devils. Rumors have been surfacing about his unhappiness with the organization, and he's been reported as threatening to play back in Europe if he's not traded to another team. In the offseason, he's an RFA, so it may cause some headaches within the organization if he's not moved by the deadline. The Wings would have to pay a bit for him, but it might be worth it in the long run. A young, right-handed shot that has all the time in the world to be molded by one of the best coaches in the game today. With his potential, it could be a jackpot deal for Detroit. They'd be looking at a top prospect and a high draft pick for Larsson, which is well worth his $900k cap hit.

Candidacy: A

There are a few other rumors being thrown around. Names like Ekman-Larsson and Doan are being mentioned in Red Wings message boards, but I believe the names above are the most likely to be seen over the coming weeks. With that being said, Ken Holland is the best GM in the game right now, and it's hard to predict what he'll do before March 2, if anything.