Red Wings 2021 Opening Night Roster Prediction 1.0

Mar 11, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) during the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) during the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
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Right Wingers

Choosing the right wingers is a bit of a guessing game.  Jakub Vrana and Filip Zadina are easy selections.

Sam Gagner can fill in anywhere between center and right winger.  He can also kill penalties and can play on the second power play unit.

The fourth spot will depend on a number of factors.  I have Givani Smith on the team.  He can play on the fourth line or he can move up and play bigger minutes.

The longshot to make the team is Lucas Raymond.  The prize of the 2020 draft, Raymond will be making his North American debut this year and will most likely play top six minutes to start the year in Grand Rapids (AHL).

Opening Night Right Wingers: Jakub Vrana, Filip Zadina, Sam Gagner, & Givani Smith