The Yzerplan just took a massive step forward as the Detroit Red Wings waived two veterans and kept a trio of rookies heading into 2025-26.
The Detroit Red Wings got a lot younger as the preseason concluded, and it kickstarted the Yzerplan into its next phase. With Justin Holl and Erik Gustafsson heading to Grand Rapids, it means Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and Emmitt Finnie were all but locks to join the big club.