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Red Wings prospect is surging in the college ranks

The Detroit Red Wings have a strong list of prospects, and one who fans like more than most is proving himself in the NCAA.

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If you're a Detroit Red Wings fan, the name Max Plante rings a bell. Plante has been one of the most exciting prospects since the Wings drafted him in the second round in the 2024 draft, and wow, he's playing like a top-15 pick at the moment.

While the college hockey world has its eyes on Gavin McKenna, Plante's the one saying, "not so fast.