The Detroit Red Wings are sticklers about their prospects. At least under the Steve Yzerman regime as General Manager (GM). The team’s GM has not been keen just to hand out roster spots. Young prospects looking to make the cut have to prove they are genuinely ready to make the jump.
For the Detroit Red Wings, this off-season will leave some prospects a chance to jump into the NHL roster. While Simon Edvinsson has his own battles to try and earn his role on the team’s defense core, Marco Kasper will be chomping at the bit with the forwards.