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