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Red Wings defense wide open for prospects to take over

The Detroit Red Wings could turn over their blue line this season due to a mix of valuable young defensemen coming up through the pipeline.

Axel Sandin Pellikka could be the most intriguing blue line prospect for the Detroit Red Wings. | Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImages

The Detroit Red Wings, like virtually every other team in the NHL, has opened their preseason with prospect development camps. The event promises to give fans a glimpse of the future, while team executives assess what they have in the pipeline.

After various seasons of stockpiling picks and drafting high, the Red Wings have an opportunity to turn over their lineup with useful prospects.