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Who are the best Red Wings from the state of Michigan?

There has been a strong collection of Red Wings players who are also from Michigan, but who is the best?

Justin Abdelkader makes a move for Detroit Red Wings during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. | Jonathan Daniel/GettyImages

Considering its’ largest city having the nickname of ‘Hockeytown,’ it is no surprise that the state of Michigan is a hotbed for hockey.

The state is home to one of the most successful franchises in the sport, the 11-time Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings, and the United States National Team Development Program is based in Plymouth, MI.