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Detroit Red Wings: Expectations for Every Player at Training Camp

ByChris Giles|
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 24: Dennis Cholowski #21 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his first period goal with Michael Rasmussen #27 and Richard Panik #24 while playing the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena on April 24, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 24: Dennis Cholowski #21 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his first period goal with Michael Rasmussen #27 and Richard Panik #24 while playing the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena on April 24, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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On the Bubble

FORWARDS (6)

  • Bobby Ryan (RW): A lack of roster spots may prohibit the Red Wings from signing Ryan after he was invited to training camp on a professional tryout.  Ryan needs to have an exceptional pre-season in order to have any chance of sticking with the Red Wings.
  • Joe Veleno (C): Veleno will soon be ready to make the Detroit roster full-time.  Out of camp, Veleno needs to play in the middle-six or risk going back to Grand Rapids for further seasoning. Next year, Veleno will be a full-time member of the Red Wings.
  • Lucas Raymond (RW): Raymond looked terrific for the Red Wings during the Prospect Tournament.  The shoulder injury to Jakub Vrana may open up a spot on the top line with Dylan Larkin.  Look for Raymond to make his jump to the Red Wings full-time by the trade deadline.
  • Jonatan Berggren (LW/RW):  At 21, and after an excellent season in the SHL, Berggren is close to making the jump to Detroit.  Due to a lack of roster spots to start the season, Berggren will likely start the year in Grand Rapids.  A fast start in the AHL should lead to Berggren being called up to the Red Wings at some point during his first season in North America.
  • Taro Hirose (LW/RW): Hirose recently signed a one year extension to stay in the Red Wings organization.  A strong training camp would go a long way into securing Hirose a roster spot in Detroit.  Hirose is close, so the pre-season will determine his status.
  • Chase Pearson (C/LW): Now 24, Pearson is almost ready to play in the NHL.  He played in all situations in the Prospect Tournament and was a leader for the Red Wings throughout the tournament.  Pearson is waiver exempt for one more year and should push for full-time duty by next year.

 DEFENSEMEN (1)

  • Adam Brubacher (LD): After four seasons in the NCAA, Brubacher played seven games for Manitoba (AHL) last year.  The 6’4 Brubacher is a free agent who may be offered a contract to play in the Red Wings organization.  He is not ready for the NHL, but Brubacher is an intriguing player who could supply depth at the AHL level.

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