The Detroit Red Wings find themselves with 13 forwards currently rostered. That is not including any prospects clawing for an opportunity. It will be very interesting to see how these spots play out in the preseason. Detroit, known at times to leave players in Grand Rapids or junior while fans wait patiently for the prospects to debut in the Motor City. The “Detroit Way” is to let the steak marinate overnight before cooking it rather than just throwing it on the grill right from its packaging.
Anthony Mantha was a player everyone wanted to see up almost right from junior.