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Red Wings 2021 Opening Night Roster Prediction 2.0

By Chris Giles

Apr 15, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) celebrates his goal on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) celebrates his goal on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Right Wingers

The addition of Bobby Ryan to a professional tryout at training camp shows that General Manager Steve Yzerman wants competition for roster spots on this year’s team.  Ryan is healthy, but with the Red Wings only carrying one extra forward to start the year, Ryan will most likely not be offered a contract.

The remainder of the right wingers should remain the same.  Jakub Vrana will play on the top line with Larkin and Bertuzzi.  Filip Zadina should play on the second line with Fabbri and Suter.  Gagner will most likely play with Rasmussen and Namestnikov.  The fourth line will probably have Carter Rowney on a line with Stephens and Erne.

Opening Night Right Wingers: Jakub Vrana, Filip Zadina, Sam Gagner, and Carter Rowney

Healthy Scratch: Givani Smith

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